Technical Project Manager

About This Role

This role involves leading and managing technical projects within the Quality Control laboratory, ensuring systems, equipment, and processes are compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose. The Technical Project Manager will work closely with various stakeholders to oversee electronic laboratory systems, equipment lifecycle management, method transfers, new product introduction activities, and laboratory compliance initiatives in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all technical projects within the Quality Control laboratory
• Manage and develop a team of technical specialists supporting laboratory systems and equipment
• Oversee the lifecycle management of QC electronic systems, including LIMS, CDS, and associated laboratory software
• Ensure laboratory equipment and systems remain compliant with GMP, Data Integrity requirements, and company procedures
• Develop and maintain a five-year equipment replacement and investment plan
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Method Transfer activities within the QC function
• Manage compliance-related initiatives including global changes, pharmacopeia updates, and regulatory requirements
• Drive change management activities to ensure laboratory systems and equipment remain operational and compliant
• Review and approve SOPs, quality documents, and technical procedures
• Coordinate education and training programmes relating to specialist equipment and software
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver technical improvements and laboratory optimisation projects
• Monitor project progress, risks, budgets, and resource requirements
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions as required

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory operations
• Experience managing QC equipment and electronic laboratory systems
• Knowledge of LIMS, CDS, and laboratory software platforms
• Understanding of equipment qualification, validation, and lifecycle management
• Experience leading technical projects within a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements and Data Integrity principles
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Ability to gather, analyse, and translate user requirements into practical solutions
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities
• Ability to interpret complex technical and scientific information and communicate findings effectively
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Significant experience working within a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory environment