Drug Product Manager

One of our key clients, a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Sligo, requires a Drug Product Technical Manager to join its Technical Operations team. The successful candidate will lead the process engineering and process chemistry group supporting drug product (DP) operations across approximately 4–6 products and new product introductions (NPIs).This role provides technical expertise in chemistry and chemical engineering, alongside programme management support for commercial DP manufacturing and site-wide NPI delivery. The position also plays a key role in monitoring processes and identifying opportunities to improve yield, reduce cycle times and lower standard product costs through continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities■ Manage a team of 3–6 direct reports.■ Set annual goals, complete reviews, and own growth plans and performance management.■ Provide cross-training, mentoring and guidance to team members.■ Operate with significant autonomy while aligning with the Technical Operations Manager.■ Own technical accountability for 4–6 commercial and NPI products involved in large-scale drug product manufacture.■ Provide support for highly complex processes, including chemistry, engineering and solid oral dose technical requirements.■ Lead all new process and validation activities from project start-up through process qualification.■ Identify, prioritise and manage continuous improvement projects; coach technical support engineers and chemists; and coordinate with cross-functional teams.■ Prepare process fits, feasibility studies, development work and operating budgets for future product introductions.■ Plan and lead technical transfers for future product introductions.■ Support departmental budgeting as delegated by the Manufacturing Manager.■ Manage medium-scale capital projects.■ Support site strategy and work with internal and external stakeholders to influence product development and transfer.■ Promote the company culture within the team and across the department.■ Adhere to all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.Experience & Qualifications■ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or technical discipline.■ People leadership experience, with experience managing direct reports.■ 5+ years’ experience in process chemistry or process engineering within a GMP pharmaceutical environment.■ 3–5+ years’ experience supporting start-ups and/or new product introductions in pharmaceutical facilities.■ Experience in batch processing, technical transfers, commissioning and validation.■ Strong problem-solving skills under pressure, with the ability to assess multiple solutions.■ Innovative thinker with a track record of proposing, demonstrating and implementing new solutions.■ High attention to detail, strong compliance mindset and a results-driven approach.■ Strong communication and interpersonal skills