Job Description:
George Higginson is partnered with one of the market leading ADC platform solution providers, in their search for a Director of Manufacturing Chemistry. He/she will oversee chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring they are safe, scalable, compliant, and continuously improved. This role requires close collaboration with Process Development, Quality, and EH&S.
Interested?
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a manufacturing team in executing chemical processes.
- Support technology transfer from process development to cGMP manufacturing.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to streamline execution and foster innovation.
- Oversee process development and ensure proper documentation (Batch Records, SOPs).
- Implement strategies to enhance manufacturing performance using sound engineering principles.
- Lead development of process controls, including risk assessments and criticality analysis.
- Resolve deviations and process issues using data-driven approaches.
- Collaborate with Process Development and Quality to maintain process control.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Align product schedules, budgets, and performance with client deliverables.
- Promote efficiency and cost reduction through continuous improvement.
- Develop proactive systems to mitigate safety and process risks.
- Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- PhD or MS in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- A background in Chemistry, experiences in process scale-up from development to
- Manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience within Small Molecules – ideally a ‘true expert’.
- Experience with process transfer and scale-up.
Additional Note:
- Candidates must be willing to be on-site x5 days p/w. Relocation package offered.
How To Apply:
AL Solutions is a niche Life Science recruitment consultancy. We place professionals across the UK, Europe, the United States and Canada for a variety of Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and CRO companies ranging from small start-ups to large global organisations. If you’re interested, please apply below. If this position doesn’t interest you, please visit our website for a list of more vacancies.
George Higginson
Senior Associate
AL Solutions
george@alsolutions.co.uk
