QC Process Leader Microbiology

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience with global hubs in the U.S. France and the U.K we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration excellence and impact. At Ipsen every individual is empowered to be their true selves grow and thrive alongside the companys success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth creating real impact on patients and society!

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At Ipsen we are committed to improving the lives of patients with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder reflecting our commitment to excellence innovation and continuous improvement.

With a recent 24 million investment in the site and a further 86.4 million expansion underway there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth innovation and excellence then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

We are seeking an experienced Microbiologist to lead our QC Microbiology team as QC Microbiology Process Leader. This role is pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance operational excellence and continuous improvement within a cGMP environment. You will manage a team of 17 fostering a culture of accountability adaptability and technical expertise while delivering high-quality microbiological testing services.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the QC Microbiology team ensuring timely delivery of testing services and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee scheduling resource allocation and project timelines to optimize efficiency and performance.
• Manage investigations (OOS OOT OOE) change controls and quality events driving continuous improvement.
• Provide technical expertise for microbiological testing regulatory submissions and inspections.
• Maintain validated microbiological methods and monitor KPIs to enhance service quality.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to GMP and EHS requirements.

Knowledge skills & experience:

• Degree in a relevant life sciences subject or equivalent experience
• Experience in cGMP regulated Microbiology laboratory (pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical)
• Thorough understanding of Microbiological testing e.g. bioburden endotoxin sterility and environmental monitoring.
• People management experience

Youll play a critical role in safeguarding product quality and patient safety while shaping a high-performing team in a dynamic environment. Ready to make an impact Apply now and help us deliver excellence in microbiological quality control.

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