About this opportunity
Title:
OT Support Lead
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 and driven OT Support Lead to oversee and develop our Operational Technology function. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of manufacturing systems and automation technologies that support critical site operations.
Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Global IT teams, you will lead a talented team of specialists while driving continuous improvement, cybersecurity, and digitalisation initiatives across the site.
Key responsibilities:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operational Technology professionals.
Ensure the reliability, availability, and security of manufacturing and automation systems.
Drive site OT and cybersecurity strategies in line with business and regulatory requirements.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that support operational excellence.
Identify and implement continuous improvement and digital transformation opportunities.
Manage OT projects and system upgrades, ensuring compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
Prior experience in a similar position
People management experience or experience from a senior position in the team
Good communication skills. Able to keep multiple stakeholders informed
Regulatory knowledge e.g. GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR11, EU ANNEX 11.
Ideally experience gained in the pharma industry
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If you're passionate about leading high-performing teams, driving technology innovation, and making a real impact within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your IT/OT leadership career.
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