Lead Manufacturing Biotech Associate

Location: Dublin

Role Type: Level 4 | 12-month contract shift role.

Department: Manufacturing Operations

About the company:

Innopharma Technical Services, part of Innopharma Group, is seeking a Biotech Associate (BTA) Lead to provide support to our multinational Biopharmaceutical client site based in Dublin.

About the position:

The Lead Manufacturing Biotech Associate is a senior manufacturing role responsible for leading the safe, compliant and efficient progression of batches within a manufacturing suite. Acting as the key point of contact during the shift, the role coordinates closely with the Manufacturing Shift Lead, Shift Engineer and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and deliver the finite production schedule.

The role combines hands-on manufacturing expertise, technical SME knowledge, problem-solving, project support and people development, with responsibility for maintaining operational standards, supporting continuous improvement, training new employees and contributing to new projects. The Lead BTA also acts as the primary delegate for the Manufacturing Shift Lead, taking ownership of suite activities and ensuring delivery against Quality, EHS, Learning and Continuous Improvement commitments.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the safe and compliant production of biologic drug substance on the designated shift, acting as a technical point of contact and coach for shift team members.
• Act as a key liaison between the manufacturing team and Shift Lead, providing ownership and oversight of ongoing operations within the process area.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities, working with self-directed work teams to identify issues, implement solutions and maintain batch progression.
• Progress automated manufacturing recipes using paperless technology to support the filtration and purification of biologic drug substance.
• Set up single-use equipment between production runs and execute manufacturing processes in accordance with GMP, EHS and site standards.
• Drive Right First Time, operational excellence and continuous improvement through standard work, Lean processing techniques and effective use of process knowledge.
• Coach and mentor peers on specific unit operations and technical processes, supporting capability development across the value stream.
• Lead and sponsor approved projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with site strategies and manufacturing objectives.
• Maintain high standards within the processing area, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, compliance, batch delivery and operational performance.
• Act as primary delegate for the Manufacturing Shift Lead during emergency events, supporting effective decision-making and ensuring safe and compliant response.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s Level 8 degree in a technical, engineering or science-based discipline, or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with strong understanding of biologic drug substance operations.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to lead teams, influence others and deliver strong operational results.
• Proven experience within a highly regulated GMP environment, with thorough knowledge of current cGMP, EHS and quality requirements.
• Strong technical and biologic operations knowledge, with the ability to understand and troubleshoot complex manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic systems (SAP, Delta or equivalent); downstream processes; chromatography.
• Demonstrated ability to think logically, troubleshoot and make proactive decisions under pressure, while maintaining focus on safety, quality and batch delivery.
• Ability to work effectively within self-directed, cross-functional teams, while also taking ownership and working independently when required.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and communication skills, with a commitment to developing peers and supporting team capability.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean principles, standard work and project delivery within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work site-based shift patterns on a 24/7 basis.

Note:

• Due to the nature of the business, additional duties may be assigned from time to time.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland.
• All applicants must be willing to work in shifts as required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to: [email protected]

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