Head of MSAT

Talentmark are recruiting for a Head of MSAT, to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation, that develop and manufacture veterinary products. This role will be working on site in Dundee, on a permanent basis.

The Role:
You will lead the strategic direction, delivery, and continuous improvement of all technical service operations and tech transfers across the Dundee site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead MSAT & AS&T teams, including proactive development of team members, ensuring that the technical competencies/knowledge to support the site’s processes are in place.
• Responsible for budgetary control, and team performance management.
• Responsible for managing new product introduction and process improvement activities throughout the site (processes and associated documentation).
• Implement safe and GMP compliant working practices in the function, and ensures team perform their duties accordingly.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting support to production team at site.
• Ensure products are validated and remain in constant state of validation throughout the manufacturing life of the product within a site (including continuous monitoring).
• As a key member of Site Leadership team, work to develop site strategy, implement site performance KPI’s, and translate these into specific annual performance goals.
• Act as the senior escalation point for key clients and stakeholders by building strong relationships with customers and partners.

Your Background:

• Educated to degree level or above in life Science, Chemistry or a related field.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment including successful drug product technical transfer projects.
• Progressive Leadership experience and experience of direct line management of a team.
• Knowledge of GMP and FDA manufacturing regulations.
• Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical formulation, process development, or manufacturing technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge & awareness of current industry issues & evolving trends.
• Excellent leadership skills, negotiating and influencing skills, and an ability to manage resources to meet changing priorities.
• Knowledge of latest pharmaceutical production technologies.

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 176 647 in all correspondence.