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Title:

Pharmaceutical Process Technician

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

Job Description:

Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focussed on innovation and specialty care.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference. We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives, all of which is underpinned by our Ipsen Way of Being.

The Pharmaceutical Process Technician is an essential role within our manufacturing team. The key purpose of the role is to carry out activities that support end to end Drug Substance preparation, processing, and manufacture. These activities will be carried out in a manner that utilises lean manufacturing philosophies and fulfils all cGMP and HSE requirements.

Using your process knowledge you will identify, lead and drive improvements in all key strategic areas (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Process) – abiding by and implementing best practice where applicable, in order to support development and growth of process knowledge, skills, and competence within the Drug Substance team.

Please note this role is offered on an initial Fixed Term Contract basis.

What will you be doing…

• Perform the preparation, processing and manufacturing activities involved in the production of BAS.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Execute simple preventative maintenance on manufacturing process equipment to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Support the execution of validation/qualification/development and MS&T protocols (by operating equipment) to maintain the qualified status of equipment.
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of the facility and direct utilities to meet the required compliant status.
• Participate in process monitoring and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support the maintenance of a constant state of inspection readiness.

What we’re looking for…

• SAP/MRP and electronic systems application and knowledge
• Experience with Control charts and systems
• Basic Engineering Knowledge
• Basic Microbiology understanding.
• Basic data analysis skills
• Knowledge of cGMP documentation completion and writing
• Attention to detail/completer finisher
• Critical Thinking, problem solving and application of solutions
• Commitment, motivation and ownership of plant and systems
• Knowledge of EHS guidelines and Risk Assessments
• Challenging mind with good observational skills

Why choose Ipsen…

• We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and change, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges, particularly here at our Wrexham site
• A fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employees
• Huge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are women
• A genuine focus on the environment and sustainability – our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricity
• Competitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.
• Awarded ‘Best Workplaces’ and ‘Best Workplaces for Wellbeing’ status in the Large Organisations category for 2023
• The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.