Head of Sterile Manufacturing

1 week ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Consult Full time

Head of Sterile Manufacturing

Are you a skilled leader in sterile GMP manufacturing, ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing CDMO at the forefront of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.


The Company

My client specialises in developing and manufacturing pharmaceutical products, covering a range of formulations. With significant investment into a new facilities, the business is undergoing an ambitious expansion.


By joining the team, you'll step into a positive, forward-thinking culture in a state-of-the-art facility that delivers innovative medicines to patients worldwide.


The Role

As Head of Sterile Manufacturing, you will shape and lead sterile GMP manufacturing operations. This includes process development, clinical batch manufacturing, technical transfers, and process scale-up activities. Building a team of operational staff, you will be responsible for operational activities within a cutting-edge sterile manufacturing facility.


You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, develop robust processes, and work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all sterile GMP manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with EU GMP Annex 1 and internal quality systems.
  • Lead the development, qualification, and validation of sterile manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Manage the sterile GMP facility, including environmental controls, process validation, and documentation.
  • Provide leadership to the manufacturing team, ensuring their performance, training, and development.
  • Drive technical transfer and process scale-up activities for both in-house and outsourced projects.
  • Serve as the key representative during client visits, audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Project Management and Finance, to ensure commercial targets are met.
  • Monitor budgets and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standard.


About You

  • Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Experience: Demonstrable expertise in sterile GMP manufacturing and knowledge of EU GMP Annex 1 requirements. Practical knowledge of isolators
  • Skills: Strong relationship management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Qualifications: Degree-level education in a relevant scientific, engineering, or manufacturing discipline.


This is a rare opportunity to join a company at an exciting stage of growth. If you’re ready to lead a world-class sterile manufacturing team and make a real impact in pharmaceutical development, apply today


If you're interested in the above role then please click apply or get in touch to discuss further.

Consult will endeavour to contact candidates within 14 days of application. However, if you do not hear back after 2 weeks then please assume on this occasion, unfortunately, you have not been successful.

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    1 week ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    Head of Sterile ManufacturingAre you a skilled leader in sterile GMP manufacturing, ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing CDMO at the forefront of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.The CompanyMy client specialises in developing and manufacturing pharmaceutical products,...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    2 days ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    Head of Sterile Manufacturing Are you a skilled leader in sterile GMP manufacturing, ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing CDMO at the forefront of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. The Company My client specialises in developing and manufacturing pharmaceutical...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    1 week ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    Head of Sterile ManufacturingAre you a skilled leader in sterile GMP manufacturing, ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing CDMO at the forefront of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.The CompanyMy client specialises in developing and manufacturing pharmaceutical products,...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    1 week ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    Head of Sterile ManufacturingAre you a skilled leader in sterile GMP manufacturing, ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing CDMO at the forefront of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.The CompanyMy client specialises in developing and manufacturing pharmaceutical products,...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    1 week ago

    Nottingham, UK, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    Head of Sterile ManufacturingAre you a skilled leader in sterile GMP manufacturing, ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing CDMO at the forefront of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.The CompanyMy client specialises in developing and manufacturing pharmaceutical products,...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    4 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom UPPERTON LIMITED Full time

    Head of Sterile Manufacturing Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    4 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom UPPERTON LIMITED Full time

    Head of Sterile Manufacturing Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    4 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom UPPERTON LIMITED Full time

    Head of Sterile Manufacturing Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    2 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Upperton Limited Full time

    Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.Continued growth and...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing

    2 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Upperton Limited Full time

    Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.Continued growth and...

  • Head of Non Sterile Manufacturing

    3 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom UPPERTON LIMITED Full time

    Head of Non Sterile Manufacturing Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and...

  • Head of Non Sterile Manufacturing

    1 day ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom UPPERTON LIMITED Full time

    Head of Non Sterile ManufacturingUpperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and...

  • Head of Non-Sterile Manufacturing

    2 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Upperton Limited Full time

    Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specializes in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal, and inhaled.Continued growth and...

  • Head of Sterile Manufacturing Leadership

    37 minutes ago

    Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom UPPERTON LIMITED Full time

    Head of Sterile ManufacturingWe are seeking an experienced professional to lead our sterile manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing and wants to take on a leadership position.Upperton Pharma Solutions, a leading CDMO based in the UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing...

  • Head of Non-Sterile Manufacturing

    2 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Upperton Limited Full time

    Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.Continued growth and...

  • Head of Non-Sterile Manufacturing

    2 weeks ago

    Nottingham, United Kingdom Upperton Limited Full time

    Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled. Continued growth and...

  • Senior Sterile Manufacturing Manager

    1 week ago

    Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    Are you a skilled leader in sterile GMP manufacturing, ready to take your career to the next level?About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join Consult, a dynamic and rapidly growing CDMO at the forefront of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.We are seeking a Head of Sterile Manufacturing to shape and lead sterile GMP manufacturing...

  • Sterile Manufacturing Director

    4 days ago

    Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Sterile Manufacturing Director to lead our team in developing and manufacturing pharmaceutical products. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for shaping sterile GMP manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving business growth.Key...

  • Sterile Manufacturing Operations Manager

    1 hour ago

    Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom UPPERTON LIMITED Full time

    Head of Sterile ManufacturingWe are seeking an experienced professional to lead our sterile manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing and wants to take on a leadership position.Upperton Pharma Solutions, a leading CDMO based in the UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing...

  • Sterile Manufacturing Operations Lead

    1 week ago

    Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Upperton Limited Full time

    Upperton Pharma Solutions is a leading CDMO that specializes in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products. Our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Nottingham offers state-of-the-art facilities for our team to develop and produce high-quality medicines.The successful candidate will have direct line management responsibility for operational...