New Product Introduction Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced NPI and Technical Operations leader to join a world-class biologics manufacturing facility in the West of Ireland. Reporting to the senior site leadership team, this role will take ownership of all New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes on site, ensuring successful technology transfers, commercial readiness, process optimisation, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary technical team and play a key role in bringing innovative biologic products to market while supporting operational excellence across manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of technical professionals responsible for New Product Introduction activities across the site.

Manage end-to-end drug product technology transfers into commercial manufacturing, including project delivery, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder management.

Provide technical leadership and support for both commercial operations and new product launches, addressing production issues, investigations, deviations, and process improvements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness, efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and EHS to ensure successful project execution.

Lead technical assessments and implementation of manufacturing changes, including equipment upgrades, process modifications, supplier changes, and validation activities.

Analyse process data using statistical methodologies to support decision-making and continuous improvement programmes.

Candidate Profile

MSc (or higher) in Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

Significant experience in biologics manufacturing, process engineering, technical operations, process development, or new product introduction within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Demonstrated experience leading technology transfer and NPI programmes from development through commercialisation.

Proven people leadership experience managing technical teams, including engineers and scientists.

Strong understanding of GMP manufacturing, validation requirements, and regulatory expectations.