Planet Pharma are collaborating with a top-leading pharmaceutical company who are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Department Manager to oversee the efficient and compliant operation of our Technical Manufacturing, Packaging, and Artwork teams.
This leadership role involves ensuring GMP compliance, driving continuous improvement, and providing subject matter expertise in packaging, material science, product formulation, and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage departmental operations, ensuring GMP and safety compliance.
Provide technical expertise in the development and change management of packaging, manufacturing, and product formulation.
Oversee artwork development, batch record generation, supplier management, and process control measures.
Collaborate with operational leadership to ensure efficient, cost-effective production.
Manage technical activities including process validation, change management, and deviation investigations.
Support global teams in product development, registration, and launches.
Ensure the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of approved SOPs for all technical operations to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
Qualifications: Proven experience in technical leadership within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Expertise in packaging, material science, and product formulation.
Excellent communication and team management skills.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products to the market.
About Planet Pharma: Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London.
We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field.
Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery.
We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.