MS&T Technical Manager

apartmentMorgan McKinley placeSligo calendar_month 

Job Title: Technical Manager - New Product Introduction (NPI)

Location: Sligo, Ireland

Overview:
An advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing site specializing in precision high-volume moulding, auto-assembly, and aseptic fill-finish operations is seeking a Technical Manager to lead and support New Product Introductions (NPIs) across multiple departments.

This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and operational excellence during a time of significant growth and development.

The successful candidate will report to the Technical Operations Manager and provide technical leadership across NPI product, process, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the introduction of new products, processes, and technologies from early-stage development through to process performance qualification (PPQ).
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across technical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external manufacturing functions to deliver NPI goals.
  • Conduct comprehensive site-fit assessments for new product pipeline and external opportunities.
  • Oversee and coordinate technical support for NPIs across the full biologics manufacturing area.
  • Ensure alignment with internal and external program management teams on schedules and deliverables.
  • Drive resource planning and ensure appropriate technical support is in place for all NPI activities.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the function.
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to cross-functional teams during NPI execution.
  • Act as a key technical liaison with external partners to support effective process design and control strategies.
  • Generate and approve documentation supporting product transfer, ensuring all technical deliverables are met before key project milestones.
  • Support compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and environmental, health and safety (EHS) standards.
  • Participate in formal gate reviews for NPI projects and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) during regulatory inspections and internal audits.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership experience with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional and global teams.
  • Knowledge of clinical and commercial manufacturing processes, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls) development, and technical lifecycle management.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and quality frameworks relevant to product development and commercialization.
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