Senior Biotechnology Manager

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a Senior Biotechnology Manager to join a leading organisation within the biopharmaceutical sector. Based in a strategic location, this exciting opportunity offers a chance to lead high-impact projects and develop innovative biologics solutions, supporting our client's commitment to cutting-edge therapeutics development. As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee the Synthetic and Mammalian Upstream Team, providing technical direction and operational excellence. You will drive team performance, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure the delivery of complex biologics projects, from process development through to scale-up, within a highly regulated environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to the Synthetic and Mammalian Upstream Team, ensuring delivery of a broad portfolio of biologics development projects.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team focused on the development, validation, and scale-up of expression systems for biologics, including recombinant proteins, mRNA, and viral vectors.
• Lead by example, role-modeling our client's values and promoting a positive, ethical, and innovative work culture.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with SHE, GMP, Data Integrity, and other quality standards, ensuring all activities meet regulatory and company requirements.
• As the technical lead on projects, act as the primary contact for stakeholders and ensure the successful delivery of experimental work in alignment with project goals.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree or higher level in a Scientific discipline (e.g., Biological Sciences, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology) plus relevant senior research or industrial leadership experience.
• Proven knowledge of upstream bioprocessing, particularly mammalian and synthetic expression systems, process scale-up, and process control strategies.
• Demonstrable expertise in biologics production techniques, cell biology, cell culture, and relevant analytical techniques.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and managing effective scientific teams.
• Good understanding of GMP standards and Data Integrity principles within pharmaceutical or biotechnological manufacturing environments.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Joining our client's innovative team offers a unique opportunity to influence biologics manufacturing at a senior level. You will work within a forward-thinking organisation committed to ongoing development, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and the chance to shape the future of biopharmaceutical innovations. Leadership experience in a highly regulated environment will be recognized and rewarded, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Words:

biologics / bioprocessing / upstream / mammalian / synthetic / scale-up / GMP / Data Integrity / cell culture / biotechnological / biopharmaceuticals / leadership / team management / process development / regulatory compliance / analytical techniques

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.