Pharma Materials Manager (M/F/D)

The Opportunity:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pharma Materials Manager to join team, at our client’s site in Macclesfield. You will take ownership of managing a GMP warehouse, shipping, and sample dispatch service operations, as well as line managing team of 8-10 associates.

We are offering this role on a full time, temporary basis – maternity cover for 12-18 months.

The Team 

You’ll be leading and mentoring a team of 8-10 associates, who are based across two business areas: GMP High Bay Warehouse – highly regulated, automated warehouse, and Sample Dispatch Unit – receiving samples from scientists and sending them to recipients all over the world. It’s a close-knit team, with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

You’ll join an experienced, supportive leadership team that are looking after different areas of the business. It’s a diverse, open-minded team that likes to challenge each other in a positive way.

What we’re looking for?

• Education: Science-related Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is an advantage
• Experience:
• 3 – 5 years of line management responsibility
• Multiple years’ experience working in GxP regulated environments with proven management and leadership responsibility. Understanding of regulatory aspects in GxP working environments preferably in the Pharma industry
• Up to date knowledge of IATA/IMDG/ADT regulations
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to converse and present material at all levels, both verbally, in text and through presentations using various IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong formal writing skills in order to author GMP documentation
• Knowledge of external audit requirements, change control, deviations/CAPAs, Known Consigner status
• Subject Matter Expert in Safety and Inventory Management systems

How you will thrive and create an impact?

• Management of daily operations within our GMP High Bay Warehouse, Sample Dispatch Unit and shipping services; making sure receipting, sampling, packing, labelling, warehousing and distributing activities are executed on time and in line with GMP requirements
• Leadership and line-management of a team of 8-10 on-site employees providing multiple scientific services to various customer departments
• Management and investigations of Deviations, CAPA’s and Change Controls
• Ensures that the GMP facilities, equipment and critical instruments are validated, serviced and calibrated according to agreed schedules
• Ensuring the facilities are audit ready at all times, writing and reviewing GMP documentation

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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