Overview
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Drug Substance Process Operations Shift Manager at our Biologics Innovation in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The successful candidate will be accountable for end-to-end production supporting Solution Supply, Batch and Continuous Manufacturing. This requires the management of a stable process supported by a flexible, collaborative, multi-skilled teamwork environment.
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
Key responsibilities
* Inspire Diversity and Inclusion – build effective working relationships within a cross-functional team across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
* Contribute to the overall goals of the team by excelling in your role and taking initiative to improve leadership and technical/functional skills.
* Ensure appropriate level of preparedness for escalations, fostering openness, collaboration, and attention to detail to achieve schedule/project task delivery.
* Recognize when action is required and work to generate alternatives and options, knowing when to seek other stakeholders support.
* Drive operational excellence to deliver all components of a stable process for PPQ, facility start-up and commercial supply.
* Maintain GMP compliance and team training. Collaborate with other teams to ensure cross-functional compliance.
* Oversee the development and approval of GMP documentation.
* Follow Safety, Health and Environment guidelines and work towards company safety and environmental goals.
* Influence, partner, and collaborate with colleagues to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
* Demonstrate change management leadership, adaptability, and openness to change, exploring benefits and collaborating to implement them effectively.
People management
* Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and identify training and development opportunities for the team.
* Provide tools and development opportunities (including educational assistance, job rotation, cross-functional training, Six Sigma) to ensure team success.
* Assess workload, identify gaps or imbalances, and reallocate resources or adjust staffing to optimize operations.
* Foster a culture of feedback within the team, encouraging open and honest communication.
Your profile
* Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Process engineering.
* 6+ years of experience in the biopharma/biotech industry (bulk manufacturing of pharmaceutical or biological components). Position level will scale with experience.
* Ability to analyse complex situations and demonstrate practical problem-solving capabilities.
* Ability to make and act on decisions while balancing speed, quality, and risk.
* Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team.
* Experience in QRM, investigations and problem solving.
* Familiarity with contamination control and batch release requirements.
* Experience in quality management systems and operating systems such as Veeva and SAP.
We are committed to inclusive hiring and ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.
Additional information
Requisition ID: R349471
Job posting end date: 10/3/2025
Job posting effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Please apply before that time.
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