Microbiology and Contamination Control Manager
19 days ago
Falkirk
Microbiology & Contamination Control Manager Permanent | Pharmaceutical / Biologics Manufacturing An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Microbiology leader to take ownership of both QC Microbiology operations and site-wide Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) within a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, combining team management with strategic influence across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and development functions. The Opportunity You will lead the QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring teams, while driving a robust, forward-thinking Contamination Control Strategy aligned with EU GMP Annex 1 and global regulatory expectations. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for embedding contamination control into process design, facility development, and day-to-day operations, ensuring a proactive and compliant approach across the site. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Laboratory Oversight • Lead and develop QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring teams, • Ensure delivery of microbiological testing across raw materials, in-process and finished product, • Maintain laboratories in a state of continuous GMP compliance and inspection readiness Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) • Own and continuously improve the site-wide CCS in line with regulatory expectations, • Embed contamination control principles into facility design, material flows, and operational processes, • Drive CCS as a dynamic, data-led system informed by risk and trend analysis Technical Expertise & SME Leadership • Act as site Subject Matter Expert for microbiology, aseptic processing, and cleanroom operations, • Provide input into deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls, • Support audits and regulatory inspections as the microbiology lead Cross-Functional Influence • Partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, and Engineering to embed contamination control into:, • Aseptic behaviours and operator practices, • Cleaning and environmental monitoring programmes, • Process design, tech transfer, and validation activities Continuous Improvement & Risk Management • Lead trending and analysis of microbiology and environmental monitoring data, • Drive initiatives to reduce contamination risks and improve performance, • Support structured risk assessments and implementation of robust controls Training & Culture • Deliver site-wide training on contamination control and microbiology practices, • Champion a culture of proactive risk identification and continuous improvement About You We are looking for a strong technical leader with a passion for contamination control and operational excellence. You will bring: • Significant experience within GMP pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing environments, • Expertise in aseptic processing, environmental monitoring, and contamination control, • Proven experience leading and developing microbiology or laboratory teams, • Strong knowledge of global GMP regulations, including EU Annex 1, • Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence across a matrix organisation A degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline is preferred. Why Apply? • Opportunity to shape and lead a site-wide contamination control strategy, • Work in a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment, • Play a key role in regulatory readiness and future site developments, • Visible leadership position with strong cross-functional influence If you're a driven microbiology leader ready to step into a strategic and operational role, we’d love to hear from you.