Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development
il y a 3 jours
Cwmbran
Spherical Search has recently partnered with a well-established Analytical Testing and CRO services organisation specialising in inhalation and nasal drug delivery. The company works with a broad range of pharmaceutical, biologics, and device organisations on a global scale. \n \n We are currently seeking an Associate Manager to join the team in an on-site role, based within a commutable distance of Cwmbran, Wales. \n \n Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development \n \n Role Details \n \n\n • Job Title: Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development\n, • Business Unit: Pharmaceutical Development\n, • Team: Pharmaceutical Development\n, • Line Manager: Manager, Pharmaceutical Development\n, • Functional Report: General Manager\n\n \n Role Overview \n\n • Lead and manage a team of Senior Scientists and Pharmaceutical Analysts.\n, • Provide scientific and technical leadership to project teams and clients.\n, • Act as a recognised internal point of contact for problem solving within area of technical expertise.\n\n \n Values & Behaviours \n \n Act as a role model for exemplary performance aligned with the Company’s values: \n\n • Respect and trust people\n, • Value each individual’s contribution\n, • Take initiative and develop full potential\n, • Promote teamwork and collaboration\n, • Act with openness, honesty, and integrity\n, • Behave ethically and responsibly, holding accountability to all stakeholders\n\n \n Job Responsibilities \n \n Job descriptions outline approximately 85% of responsibilities. Additional reasonable duties may be required. \n \n Core Responsibilities \n \n\n • Promote the Company’s best interests through professional and effective performance.\n, • Complete timesheets, expenses, training records, and appraisals in a timely manner.\n, • Maintain compliance with SOPs, QMS requirements, and data integrity standards (ALCOA+).\n, • Ensure confidentiality of company information.\n, • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and compliant records.\n\n \n People Management \n \n\n • Lead, manage, and inspire Senior Scientists and Pharmaceutical Analysts.\n, • Plan and allocate resources to meet project and customer requirements.\n, • Ensure team members are appropriately trained and competent.\n, • Conduct performance reviews, objective setting, and development planning.\n, • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives.\n, • Manage absence, wellbeing, and return-to-work plans with care and consistency.\n, • Support and deputise for the Head of Department as required.\n, • Foster a positive working environment that supports retention and engagement.\n\n \n Science & Technical Leadership \n \n\n • Provide scientific and technical leadership to internal teams and external clients.\n, • Deliver specialist training internally or externally as required.\n, • Act as a technical expert in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.\n, • Maintain comprehensive experimental records and author/review formal reports.\n, • Contribute to publications, including peer-reviewed journals.\n, • Stay informed on emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.\n, • Act as an ambassador within the wider scientific and industrial community.\n\n \n Quality & Regulatory Compliance \n \n\n • Ensure work conducted under GMP meets all regulatory and quality standards.\n, • Maintain audit-ready training records for self and team members.\n, • Ensure timely completion of Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs.\n, • Promote a strong culture of compliance and data integrity.\n\n \n Continuous Improvement \n \n\n • Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Identify and address inefficiencies in processes and workflows.\n, • Deliver improvement projects on time and in full.\n\n \n Customer & Project Support \n \n\n • Support project teams as a technical subject matter expert.\n, • Maintain and enhance client relationships throughout project delivery.\n, • Communicate project issues promptly and transparently.\n, • Ensure high-quality data presentation and reporting standards.\n, • Present technical results clearly to internal and external stakeholders.\n\n \n Health, Safety & Environment \n \n\n • Act as a role model for health, safety, and environmental best practice.\n, • Ensure risk assessments, COSHH compliance, and safe working practices.\n, • Ensure incidents are logged, investigated, and corrective actions implemented.\n, • Promote continuous improvement in safety standards.\n\n \n Systems, Processes & Facilities \n \n\n • Implement and maintain quality systems and technical procedures.\n, • Author and review SOPs within area of expertise.\n, • Ensure effective use of IT systems and prompt issue escalation.\n, • Support laboratory, equipment, and facility management activities.\n\n \n Role Context & Collaboration \n \n\n • Collaborate cross-functionally on resource planning, training, safety, and facilities.\n, • Communicate effectively with customers regarding project progress and issue resolution.\n\n \n Scope \n \n\n • Direct Reports: Senior Scientists and Pharmaceutical Analysts\n, • Facilities: Laboratory ownership and oversight (shared)\n, • Equipment: Formulation and product processing assets\n, • Financial Responsibility: None\n\n \n Working Arrangements \n \n\n • Location: Office and laboratory based (laboratory presence encouraged)\n, • Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (09:00–17:00 core hours)\n, • Travel: Up to 10% for training, inter-site support, or customer engagement\n, • Flexibility: Occasional evening or weekend work by prior agreement\n\n \n Education, Experience & Skills \n \n Education \n\n • Degree in science, pharmacy, or a related discipline (2:1 or above preferred)\n\n \n Experience & Skills \n \n\n • Experience in inhalation or respiratory product development or research - Desired not a must\n, • Strong understanding of GMP, ICH, and COSHH requirements\n, • Proven people leadership and team management experience\n, • Strong technical expertise within a specialist scientific field\n, • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills\n, • Highly organised, data-driven, and adaptable in fast-paced environments\n\n \n Training & Development \n \n\n • Six Sigma training desirable\n, • Management training preferred\n\n \n Licences/Certifications \n \n\n • None required\n\n