Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager

  • ARx Recruitment Services
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

An Excellent Career Opportunity for an Experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager to Join an Expanding Manufacturer of Solid Oral Dosage Forms

ROLE

  • Reporting to Chief Operating Officer, the Manufacturing Manager will have Responsibility for Overall Management, Coordination, and Strategic Leadership of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations
  • Ensuring All Products are Manufactured Safely, Efficiently, and in Full Compliance with cGMP, MHRA Expectations, and Internal Quality Standards
  • Leading and Developing the Manufacturing Supervisors and Wider Operations Team
  • Overseeing Resource Planning
  • Driving Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Maintaining an Inspection Ready Environment, at All Times

REQUIRED

  • Degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or Related Field
  • Significant Experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations for Solid Oral Dose Forms, within a GMP-Regulated Environment
  • Previous Experience of Managing or Supervising Manufacturing Teams
  • Strong Understanding of Solid Oral Dosage Form Production Processes eg Sieving, Blending, Granulation, Compression, Coating and Packaging
  • Proven Experience with Deviations, CAPA, Batch Review, and MHRA Compliance
  • Experience of Implementing Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Strong Leadership, Effective Communication, and Honed Organisational Skills
  • Excellent Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Abilities
  • Knowledge of GMP, MHRA Guidelines, Documentation Control, and Data Integrity
  • Ability to Work Cross-Functionally and Manage Competing Priorities
  • IT Proficiency and Experience with Manufacturing Systems/Documentation Software