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Pharmaceutical Production Manager

Piramal Pharma
Piramal Pharma
3-12 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Pharmaceutical Production Manager

Location: Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Business Unit: Piramal Pharma Solutions
Department: Pharmaceutical Production
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | CDMO


Job Overview

Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Production Manager to lead and manage end-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing operations at its Morpeth facility. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and high-performing production operations, with a strong focus on operational excellence, resource optimization, and continuous improvement.

The role involves oversight of multiple shift operations and requires strong capabilities in production planning, capacity management, cycle time optimization, and performance analytics. While day-to-day operational oversight is essential, the primary focus of this position is mid-term production planning and execution, spanning several months, to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and long-term operational stability.


Reporting Structure

  • Reports to: Business Unit Leader – Pharmaceutical Production


Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operational Leadership

  • Lead all pharmaceutical manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production aligned with business objectives.

  • Direct and support multi-shift production teams, ensuring optimal equipment utilization and workforce effectiveness.

  • Drive production planning, scheduling, and resource management to meet operational targets and customer commitments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Supply Chain teams to ensure synchronized operations and effective resource deployment.

  • Collaborate with site and functional leaders on strategic planning initiatives, including facility upgrades, process improvements, and capacity expansion projects with a planning horizon of up to 12 months.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Management

  • Promote and embed a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making across production operations.

  • Analyze and trend manufacturing performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable outcomes.

  • Develop and execute trial protocols to support process, equipment, or system improvements and ensure timely closure through updated SOPs and procedures.

Quality, Compliance & CAPA Management

  • Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), and Quality Operations (QO) requirements.

  • Partner with Production and Quality teams to investigate deviations, manage material reviews, and implement effective CAPA.

  • Review and update procedures, practices, and standards to maintain regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

People Leadership & Culture

  • Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for operational teams through structured training and performance management processes.

  • Establish and maintain high standards of behavior, accountability, and operational discipline across production teams.

  • Address operational and people-related issues proactively to ensure a positive and high-performing work environment.


Qualifications & Experience

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Advanced qualifications or certifications in Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma are an advantage.

Professional Experience:

  • 8–12 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

  • 3–5 years of proven leadership experience managing production teams within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or CDMO environment.

  • Strong exposure to multi-shift operations, continuous improvement programs, and regulatory compliance (MHRA, FDA, EU GMP).

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Expertise in pharmaceutical production management, capacity planning, and operational excellence frameworks.

  • Strong understanding of GMP, SHE, quality systems, deviation management, and CAPA.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to analyze complex data sets to drive process optimization and performance improvement.


About Piramal Pharma Solutions

Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing integrated solutions across the pharmaceutical product lifecycle. With a global network of facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, PPS delivers services spanning drug discovery, process development, clinical trial supplies, commercial manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms, and advanced capabilities including HPAPIs, ADCs, sterile fill-finish, peptides, and biologics.

Backed by decades of experience and a strong commitment to quality and innovation, PPS is a trusted partner for global innovators and generic pharmaceutical companies.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Piramal Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.


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Advance your career with Piramal Pharma Solutions as a Pharmaceutical Production Manager and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement in a global CDMO environment.