Deputy Production Manager (Pharmacy / Clinical Trials / GMP Manufacturing)

BioTalent Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Deputy Production Manager

Company: Leading UK Clinical Research Organisation

Location: London, UK

Working Schedule: Full-time – On-site

Start Date: ASAP

This organisation is one of the UK’s leading independent early‑phase clinical research centres. They have built a strong reputation for running safe, high‑quality Phase I trials with biotech and pharma partners worldwide. The pharmacy and production teams are central to this mission, preparing and managing investigational medicines under strict GMP.

The company is also in an exciting period of expansion. Facility upgrades are already underway, with further improvements due over the next 1–2 years. These will bring new capabilities, enhanced staff benefits, and a modernised GMP environment. Joining now means being part of that journey – shaping processes, influencing standards, and playing a direct role in how the pharmacy function grows.

We’re looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the pharmacy team. This is a senior production role, ideal for someone with aseptic training and strong production management experience. You’ll deputise for the Production Manager, lead technicians, and ensure the highest GMP standards across sterile and non‑sterile manufacturing.

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• Leading the day‑to‑day management of the production team, including rotas and capacity planning.
  
• Writing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs.
  
• Overseeing preparation of sterile and non‑sterile formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules).
  
• Managing environmental monitoring and aseptic operations.
  
• Representing pharmacy during audits and inspections.
  
• Mentoring technicians and apprentices, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
  
• Supporting the Production Manager with scheduling, documentation and sponsor liaison.
  

You’ll work closely with QA and clinical operations, reporting directly into the Principal Pharmacist & Production Manager.

We’re ideally looking for someone with:

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• A science‑based degree (pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, microbiology, or similar).
  
• Strong GMP knowledge with hands‑on aseptic/sterile manufacturing experience.
  
• Experience preparing sterile and non‑sterile medicines (solutions, suspensions, capsules).
  
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a GMP environment.
  
• Ability to write, review, and maintain SOPs.
  
• Confident with documentation, email communication and regulatory standards.
  
• GPhC registration preferred but not essential if equivalent GMP aseptic production experience can be demonstrated.
  

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• 25 days annual leave, pension, and overtime pay.
  
• A collaborative, supportive environment with fast feedback and interview turnaround.
  
• The chance to play a visible, high‑responsibility role in shaping early‑phase clinical research.
  

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Science, Health Care Provider, and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Retail Pharmacies, and Biotechnology Research

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