Pharmaceutical Process Technician

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 endeavour 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 company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

Job Description: 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 winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, 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 a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Process Technician to join our manufacturing team on a fixed term basis until the end of the year. In this vital role, you will support the preparation, processing, and production of Drug Substance (DS), ensuring all activities are carried out in compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards, cGMP, and regulatory requirements. You’ll play a key part in maintaining equipment, supporting validation activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a highly regulated environment. Shift pattern Mon-Fri with occasional weekend working under an annualised hours contract.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out manufacturing operations including component transfer, media preparation, upstream and downstream processing, and equipment/area cleaning.
• Ensure accurate, real-time documentation of all activities in accordance with cGMP and Ipsen Quality Assurance standards.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment to reduce downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Operate equipment in support of validation, qualification, and development protocols to maintain compliance and equipment readiness.
• Monitor and maintain facility and utility compliance through sampling, environmental monitoring, and alarm response.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, inspection readiness, and cross-functional investigations (e.g. CAPAs, OOS, complaints).

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in a similar position.
• Attentive to detail, methodical and accountable.
• Able to work flexible hours between 6am-10pm including weekends when required.
• Happy to consider a temporary role until the end of the year with possibility to extend.

If you’re passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement and want to build your career in pharmaceutical manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a collaborative team where your attention to detail and technical skills will directly support the production of life‐changing medicines.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.