Pharmaceutical Process Associate - #138547

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!

Are you passionate about pharmaceutical manufacturing and eager to contribute to the production of high-quality drug substances? Join our team in Wrexham as a Pharmaceutical Process Associate! In this role, you will be involved in the end-to-end preparation, processing, and manufacturing of drug substances, ensuring compliance with cGMP and HSE standards. You will utilise lean manufacturing philosophies to enhance efficiency and quality in our operations.

Responsibilities

• Safe & Compliant Manufacturing: Ensure a safe and compliant (GMP/EHS) manufacturing environment. Perform diverse tasks (material handling, formulation, cleaning, setup, basic maintenance) to meet production schedules.
• Meticulous Documentation & Procedures: Accurately complete required documentation. Manage operating procedures (create, review, update) to ensure compliance.
• Equipment & Facility Management: Maintain equipment and facilities, including executing validation/qualification protocols. Monitor facility, utility, and environmental conditions.
• Process Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Lead production processes: monitor performance, identify risks/opportunities, investigate issues, and find solutions. Lead or support continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean 6 Sigma).
• Inspection Readiness & Compliance: Ensure continuous inspection readiness through zone ownership, inspections, and safety tours. Promptly report compliance or safety concerns.
• Effective Teamwork & Professional Conduct: Be a role model, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. Communicate effectively, support colleagues, train others, and maintain professional conduct.
• Managerial Support: Cover for the Team Leader as needed.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and competency associated with cGMP Aseptic Filling Facilities, ideally including API Preparation.
• Lean/Six-sigma techniques and problem solving.
• Education / Certifications (essential): Minimum: ‘A’ Level or HND in an appropriate discipline.
• Education / Certifications (preferred): Educated to degree level
• Language(s) (essential): Excellent verbal and written English skills are essential for the effective communication of ideas, concepts, report writing and communication with all levels.
  
  

If you’re experienced in pharmaceutical manufacturing and want to contribute to high quality output, then please apply today!