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Birmingham, United Kingdom

Primary responsibilities include leadership of the Protein Supply Department (Primary manufacturing) Evaluation of incoming human and animal plasma raw materials for use in calibrators, controls, internal standards and antisera/latex components for inhouse manufactured assaysPurification & analysis of all incoming Protein for supply to secondary manufacturingResponsible for enhancing GMP through contamination control initiativesDriving improvements in operational effectiveness… Show more Primary responsibilities include leadership of the Protein Supply Department (Primary manufacturing) Evaluation of incoming human and animal plasma raw materials for use in calibrators, controls, internal standards and antisera/latex components for inhouse manufactured assaysPurification & analysis of all incoming Protein for supply to secondary manufacturingResponsible for enhancing GMP through contamination control initiativesDriving improvements in operational effectiveness - reducing lead time/improving safety stock management and improving delivery and customer serviceResource management and planning for future development of the department to ensure future growth of the organisation as a whole.Enhance environmental, health and safety awareness to ensure appropriate standards are maintained. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Queenborough, Kent, United Kingdom

 Optimise resources (raw materials, personnel, plant and services) to achieve the production objectives within the High Capacity Manufacturing Facility. Implement and monitor corporate policies and departmental procedures (EHS, Quality (FDA, MHRA) Finance). Develop continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Liaise directly with customer (first point of contact) and all other departments within the Company to ensure the customer requirements are delivered. Recruit, train &… Show more  Optimise resources (raw materials, personnel, plant and services) to achieve the production objectives within the High Capacity Manufacturing Facility. Implement and monitor corporate policies and departmental procedures (EHS, Quality (FDA, MHRA) Finance). Develop continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Liaise directly with customer (first point of contact) and all other departments within the Company to ensure the customer requirements are delivered. Recruit, train & motivate personnel to ensure the department is capable of meeting the challenges of modern manufacturing. Develop personnel progression and succession plan. Liaise with the Engineering Department to improve line efficiency, plant modification and maintenance to achieve optimum Overall Equipment effectiveness.  Act as Senior Manager on the Senior Leadership Team and develop site strategy, policy, procedures and business strategy. Show less

London, United Kingdom

 Manage the Operation to ensure delivery of all MTIS services to pre-defined KPI’s and consistently high services, compliance with regulatory and customer requirements and appropriate resources for growth. Develop and deliver improvements and drive efficiencies. Support the disaster recovery/business contingency plan. Motivate and support Team Leaders to allow them to deliver the service, annual objectives and personal development plans for directly managed staff and undertake… Show more  Manage the Operation to ensure delivery of all MTIS services to pre-defined KPI’s and consistently high services, compliance with regulatory and customer requirements and appropriate resources for growth. Develop and deliver improvements and drive efficiencies. Support the disaster recovery/business contingency plan. Motivate and support Team Leaders to allow them to deliver the service, annual objectives and personal development plans for directly managed staff and undertake appraisals, manage training of recruits and continuing training and development of the whole team. Promote good communication within the whole organisation, encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas. Support the commercial team in bids for new business, build relationships with clients, promote growth. Show less

Lead and manage the Operations Department (cell culture, fermentation, purification, quality control testing of biological reagents, environmental monitoring, manufacturing support services and engineering department).Develop the organisation and talent within the Operations Department.Ensure facility, utility, equipment and people resources are sufficient to meet the business needs.Build the financial and business plan for the Operations Department.Ensure that all customer and… Show more Lead and manage the Operations Department (cell culture, fermentation, purification, quality control testing of biological reagents, environmental monitoring, manufacturing support services and engineering department).Develop the organisation and talent within the Operations Department.Ensure facility, utility, equipment and people resources are sufficient to meet the business needs.Build the financial and business plan for the Operations Department.Ensure that all customer and regulatory requirements are met while maintaining product availability.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lead implementation.Ensure that operations projects are identified prioritized and completed on time and within budget.Work collaboratively with Site Management and counterparts at other Global Reagent Operations Sites.Accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance.Contribute and / or lead process communities to ensure global solutions and process improvements.Act as the generalist during audit inspections for both external and internal division and corporate audit.Site Biological Safety officer, and Disaster Recovery Manager.ISOH Managing Safely TrainedPanelist representing Abbott for the 'Biotech and pharmaceutical Careers Event'​ - A career event for university students hosted by 'The careers Group' - University of London in November 2014 Show less

Dartford, United Kingdom

Lead and manage the manufacturing operation (growth and purification of biological reagents).Ensure resources are available to meet product and process transfer to ensure continued performance.Develop the organisation and talent to ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved.Ensure the facility, equipment and people resources are sufficient to meet business needs.Build the financial and business plan for the manufacturing operation and adhere to it.Ensure that all customer… Show more Lead and manage the manufacturing operation (growth and purification of biological reagents).Ensure resources are available to meet product and process transfer to ensure continued performance.Develop the organisation and talent to ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved.Ensure the facility, equipment and people resources are sufficient to meet business needs.Build the financial and business plan for the manufacturing operation and adhere to it.Ensure that all customer and regulatory requirements are met while maintaining product availability.Foster a culture of continuous improvement.Ensure manufacturing projects are identified, prioritized and completed on time and within budget.Work collaboratively with Site Management and counterparts at other Global Reagent Operations Sites.Accountability and responsibility for EHS performance.Site Disaster Recovery Manager. Show less

Dartford, United Kingdom

Leadership and development of team; recruit, develop and motivate staff to meet manufacturing output.Ensure materials are manufactured from growth process (mammalian and E.coli products) to meet demands and GMP requirements.Develop strategies to drive functional and process improvements.Oversee the transfer of new manufacturing processes into the area. Ensure equipment is appropriately maintained and qualified. Maintenance of an Audit ready environment to FDA… Show more Leadership and development of team; recruit, develop and motivate staff to meet manufacturing output.Ensure materials are manufactured from growth process (mammalian and E.coli products) to meet demands and GMP requirements.Develop strategies to drive functional and process improvements.Oversee the transfer of new manufacturing processes into the area. Ensure equipment is appropriately maintained and qualified. Maintenance of an Audit ready environment to FDA standard.Financial management of cost centre. Responsible for EHS aspects of the Department. Show less

Dartford, United Kingdom

Responsible for project management and preparation of the manufacturing building for FDA readiness.Redesign of the Reagent Manufacturing building to meet FDA requirements, including design and construction of FDA approved and validated facilities.Consolidation of Biological Reagent manufacture into the Reagent Manufacturing building.Supervising construction, development and ongoing operation of chemical dispensing facility, manage integration into existing manufacture to meet… Show more Responsible for project management and preparation of the manufacturing building for FDA readiness.Redesign of the Reagent Manufacturing building to meet FDA requirements, including design and construction of FDA approved and validated facilities.Consolidation of Biological Reagent manufacture into the Reagent Manufacturing building.Supervising construction, development and ongoing operation of chemical dispensing facility, manage integration into existing manufacture to meet production targets.Deputising for the Biotechnology Manufacturing Manager.Responsible for all EHS aspects of the department. Show less

Dartford, United Kingdom

Leadership and management of the supervisory and technical staff within the Monoclonal Section.Support and mentoring team leadership. Realigning staff responsibilities with future business demands. Maintaining a high calibre trained workforce, capable of supporting continuous improvement initiatives.Develop strategies to improve the effectiveness of the Monoclonal Section. Manage organisational changes to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce lead times and for sustaining… Show more Leadership and management of the supervisory and technical staff within the Monoclonal Section.Support and mentoring team leadership. Realigning staff responsibilities with future business demands. Maintaining a high calibre trained workforce, capable of supporting continuous improvement initiatives.Develop strategies to improve the effectiveness of the Monoclonal Section. Manage organisational changes to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce lead times and for sustaining manufacture into the future.Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards and to the production schedule to ensure availability of quality product to meet customer needs. Ensure that the manufacturing section complies with quality policies and procedures, within a GMP facility. Ensure validation and design control standards are met. Liaison with TPD to maintain product supply.Responsible for all health, safety and environmental aspects of the department. Show less

Dartford, United Kingdom

Leadership and management of the supervisory and technical staff within EIA.Optimise EIA section team leadership to align with the future demands of the section. Manage organisational changes, develop and implement strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce lead times. Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards and to the production schedule to ensure availability of quality product to meet customer needs. Liaison with TPD to maintain product… Show more Leadership and management of the supervisory and technical staff within EIA.Optimise EIA section team leadership to align with the future demands of the section. Manage organisational changes, develop and implement strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce lead times. Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards and to the production schedule to ensure availability of quality product to meet customer needs. Liaison with TPD to maintain product supply.Ensure that the manufacturing section complies with company quality policies and procedures, within a GMP facility. Act as Site CAPA representative. Ensure validation and design control standards are met.Financial management of the cost centre. Management of department inventory, distressed inventory to meet site performance requirements. Responsible for all EHS aspects of the section. Show less

Dartford, United Kingdom

Management of manufacturing team, including product supply, recruitment, training and staff development.Involvement in Division projects. Transfer manufacture of hybridoma processes from Lake County USA to Dartford and from Dartford to South Africa. Scheduling and completion of validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPQ). Liaison with TPD investigating technical problems and supervision of TPD scale up projects.Ensure the reliable supply of monoclonal antibodies for routine production… Show more Management of manufacturing team, including product supply, recruitment, training and staff development.Involvement in Division projects. Transfer manufacture of hybridoma processes from Lake County USA to Dartford and from Dartford to South Africa. Scheduling and completion of validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPQ). Liaison with TPD investigating technical problems and supervision of TPD scale up projects.Ensure the reliable supply of monoclonal antibodies for routine production of diagnostic products.Maintain high standards of sterile manufacture in the monoclonal laboratories.Ensure compliance to the quality system in terms of NCR, CAPA systems, change management and production records including approval of batch records as required.GMO safety committee member. Show less

Dartford, United Kingdom

Mammalian cell culture (Hybridomas in Hollow-fibre and suspension culture), Production and Process Transfer from Abbott (USA) to the Dartford site of large scale hollow-fibre and perfusion systems.Fermentation research and development, and manufacture (recombinant E.coli). Development and subsequent transfer of fermentation technology and six fermentation processes to South African production plant, including validation (IQ, OQ and PQ) of equipment and processes. Seed stock… Show more Mammalian cell culture (Hybridomas in Hollow-fibre and suspension culture), Production and Process Transfer from Abbott (USA) to the Dartford site of large scale hollow-fibre and perfusion systems.Fermentation research and development, and manufacture (recombinant E.coli). Development and subsequent transfer of fermentation technology and six fermentation processes to South African production plant, including validation (IQ, OQ and PQ) of equipment and processes. Seed stock production and testing. Extraction of recombinant proteins.Active participation in Laboratory redesign to meet rapidly changing department priorities.Technical support in Supplier audits of Cell culture media suppliers and liaison with suppliers as required.Preparation of ISO 9001/ GMP approved documentation and training out as required.Preparing Department manual handling assessments. Show less

West Malling, Kent, Uk

Fermentation research and development (Diagnostic enzymes and Therapeutics manufacture).Production scale up to 6000L fermenters, preparation and organisation of production trials.Preparation of ISO 9001 approved documentation. Preparation of reports to management on development and production trials.Seed stock production and testing, raw materials testing, and bio-burden assessment.Product extraction and protein purification.Assay development and validation.Safety… Show more Fermentation research and development (Diagnostic enzymes and Therapeutics manufacture).Production scale up to 6000L fermenters, preparation and organisation of production trials.Preparation of ISO 9001 approved documentation. Preparation of reports to management on development and production trials.Seed stock production and testing, raw materials testing, and bio-burden assessment.Product extraction and protein purification.Assay development and validation.Safety Responsibilities:Elected safety representative trained in “Managing Safely” ISOH course. Risk assessment and review, (COSHH, workplace, manual handling, and DSE). Member of Genetic Modification Safety Committee. Accident/incident investigation. Company Fire Warden responsible for fire safety, fire drills and training. Show less

Worthing, West Sussex, Uk

Production of inocula for full-scale fermentation plant. Microscopic analysis of vessel samples to assess culture morphology and sterility. Microbial identification of bacterial and fungal contaminants (using Api and traditional techniques).General microbiological laboratory and sterile room work. Seed stock production and microbial preservation.

Professional Diploma In Management, Business Administration And Management, General, Merit

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