Tech Transfer and oversight

• Lead complex site to site transfers of manufacturing, analytical and packaging processes, providing technical guidance and engaging key stakeholders for successful outcomes.
• Apply risk-based problem solving to technical, scientific, compliance and Quality issues, working with peers across CMOs and CROs and escalating as needed.
• Manage technical documentation and Quality records, including MBRs, PQRs, validation protocols, risk assessments, stability data, Change Controls and deviations, to maintain compliance.
• Ensure clear communication and visibility across the program lifecycle aligned to functional priorities and business goals, supporting project kick offs and handovers.

Technical Portfolio Management and Product Maintenance

• Support product and process improvements across CMO sites, recommending transfers or consolidations to keep the CDMO network aligned.
• Conduct technical due diligence on M&A target medicines, assessing manufacturing complexity, raw material risks, transfer timelines and value opportunities, and presenting findings to support decision making.
• Provides CMC technical expertise for registrations, and advise on batch failures, variations and recalls, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Advise procurement and finance on CAPEX and CoGs with CMOs, escalating complex evaluations as needed.

Project leadership and management

• Contribute to the development of project initial value blueprints, and track key drivers through the project lifecycle and ensuring timely handover of the business model.
• Project manage end to end, defining scope, timelines and cross functional coordination.
• Establish governance through KPIs, risk registers and cost tracking.
• Coach and influence stakeholders to drive best practice and project outcomes.

External operational partnership management

• Supports selection and evaluation of new CMO suppliers, contributing relevant financial and COGS insight and escalating recommendations as needed.
• Builds CMO partner relationships and define governance, KPIs and milestones and payment points aligned with technical delivery.
• Provide operational oversight, measuring and reporting performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for operational project activities between EP and CMO partners.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• We understand that productivity requires balance, so we offer office-based contracts and allow flexibility on locations of work when required and appropriate. This can be different for each department so please have that conversation at interview
• Healthcare
• Pension – you contribute 5% and we offer 5%
• Life Insurance – lump sum (tax free) death benefit of 4 x basic salary
• Enhanced family leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• 25 days annual leave
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

What To Expect

• At Essential Pharma, every colleague matters: we want every member of the team to thrive and grow during their time with us
• Right from the interview stage, we encourage candidates to ask us questions, voice opinions and be curious
• This is a dynamic, fast-paced working environment. We expect individuals to be responsible and accountable, while understanding the importance of collaborating with colleagues to fuel success
• We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, based on the belief that everyone brings unique strengths and perspectives
• We have an unwavering dedication to employee growth and development