An exceptional opportunity has arisen to take a pivotal leadership role in the Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC)–a state-of-the-art NHS manufacturing facility dedicated to producing sterile injectable medicinal products. Located in Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, MMC will operate under MHRA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, ensuring a secure supply chain for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) products for the next 10 years.
As Production Lead, you will provide day-to-day leadership within the cleanrooms, overseeing sterile production activities and ensuring compliance with GMP regulations. You will have the unique opportunity to influence production processes, training, and culture, working closely with the Head of Production and Production Manager to build an efficient and high-performing team.
Location: Northumberland, United Kingdom.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Job type: Full-time, Flexible working
Deadline: 21 July 2025
Roles & Responsibilities
You will lead the cleanroom production team, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety regulations. Developing and optimizing production processes will be key to maintaining efficiency and high-quality output. You will also play a crucial role in training programs, developing staff skills, and embedding a culture of excellence.
A strong, collaborative production culture is essential, and you will work closely with Quality, R&D, and Finance to achieve this. Additionally, you will be involved in facility commissioning, process validation, and team recruitment, helping to shape the future of NHS medicines manufacturing.
About the Employer
Working at MMC
The MMC is in its final design stages, with facility construction planned through to September 2025. Initially, staff will be employed by Northumbria Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust, with employment transferring to the Medicines Manufacturing Centre Legal Liability Partnership (LLP) upon its formation under TUPE regulations.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand-new NHS manufacturing facility, helping to shape its future from day one. If you’re passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and making a real impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you.
Eligibility Requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing education/professional CPD
- Significant post qualification experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Evidence of procuring specialist pharmaceutical equipment in compliance with procurement law
- Evidence of pharmaceutical quality system knowledge
- Evidence of ongoing facility compliance monitoring
Desirable
- Evidence of awareness of the NHSE Aseptic Transformation process
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