About this opportunity
Title:
Production Manager
Company:
Ipsen Biopharm Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram .
Job Description:
At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing operations at our Wrexham site. This role is accountable for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient production while fostering a strong culture of engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of high‑quality medicines to patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and supply targets
Own GMP compliance, audit readiness, and quality risk management within the department
Drive production performance through effective resource planning, KPI management, and issue resolution
Lead, develop, and engage Shift Managers, Team Leaders, and Operators to build high‑performing teams
Champion continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives
Manage departmental budgets, costs, and capacity to align with business objectives
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
Significant pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership experience, with a strong track record in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient operations
Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage teams while meeting tight deadlines and performance targets
Demonstrated experience in budget and cost control within manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimisation
Strong working knowledge of GMP, QMS, RCA/CAPA, and regulatory audit environments
If you are a proven pharmaceutical manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment and is passionate about people development and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
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