Title:QC Microbiology Shift Team LeaderCompany:Ipsen Biopharm LtdAbout 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 company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at and follow our latest news on LinkedInand Instagram.Job Description:QC Microbiology Shift Team LeaderLocation: WrexhamHybrid Working AvailableLeadership Opportunity | GMP Manufacturing | Pharmaceutical QualityLead Quality. Drive Compliance. Develop Talent.Are you an experienced microbiology professional looking for your next leadership challenge in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment?At Ipsen, we're looking for a QC Microbiology Shift Team Leader to lead a talented team responsible for critical microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities that help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality medicines to patients worldwide.This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical microbiology expertise with people leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a site that places quality, innovation, and patient outcomes at the heart of everything we do.What You'll Be DoingAs QC Microbiology Shift Team Leader, you'll provide day-to-day leadership for the QC Microbiology team, ensuring the timely delivery of microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities while maintaining the highest standards of GMP compliance and data integrity.You'll be responsible for:Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team of microbiologistsManaging laboratory schedules, resources and priorities to ensure on-time deliveryReviewing microbiological data including bioburden, sterility, endotoxin and environmental monitoring resultsSupporting batch certification and release activities through microbiological assessment and reportingDriving investigations relating to OOS, OOT and OOE eventsPartnering with Sterility Assurance, QA, Production and Technical Operations teams to assess microbiological risks and support decision-makingLeading continuous improvement initiatives across QC Microbiology operationsMonitoring and reporting team performance through meaningful KPIsEnsuring audit and inspection readiness at all timesSupporting regulatory inspections and customer auditsPromoting a strong quality and safety culture across the laboratoryWhat We're Looking ForWe're interested in hearing from candidates who bring both strong technical expertise and proven people leadership experience.Essential RequirementsDegree in a Life Science disciplineExperience working within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical microbiology laboratoryStrong knowledge of microbiological testing including:BioburdenSterility testingEndotoxin testingEnvironmental monitoringExperience leading investigations relating to OOS, OOT and OOE resultsExperience managing laboratory resources, schedules and prioritiesPrevious experience leading, coaching or developing teamsGood understanding of GMP requirements and regulatory expectationsHighly DesirableDegree in MicrobiologyStrong knowledge of EU GMP Annex 1 and ICH Q9Experience with contamination control strategies and aseptic processing environmentsKnowledge of isolator technologyExperience managing CAPAs, change controls and audit readiness programmesWe 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.SummaryLocation: WrexhamType: Full time
QC Microbiology Shift Team Leader in Wrexham employer: Ipsen
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