**THE POSITION** This newly created, site-based role at Pirbright is responsible for overseeing all production compliance activities across the manufacturing facility. The position ensures timely, cost-effective production of FMD and BTV antigens and finished products, fully aligned with EU, UK, and company GMP, biosafety, and HSE regulations. **TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES** **Production Compliance** • Lead and manage the Production GMP Compliance team • Oversee departmental deviations, CAPAs, change controls, SOPs, MBRs, and training, ensuring timely closure aligned with KPIs • Conduct and lead investigations with high technical competence • Develop and manage Production Compliance KPIs • Maintain training records, OJT programs, and data integrity standards **Operational Management** • Ensure departmental efficiency and regulatory compliance • Support and deputise for the Head of Production • Continuously improve compliance processes, equipment, and training • Collaborate with senior colleagues to resolve inefficiencies and implement improvements • Collect and act on KPI data to reduce product wastage • Strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially Quality Assurance and Boehringer’s network colleagues **Area Management** • Plan and implement process improvements via change control • Manage team schedules and provide cover during absences • Coach and train staff, promoting cross-area collaboration • Oversee training budgets and contribute to annual budget planning • Participate in the production call-out rota and ensure batch close-out within 12 weeks **Continuous Improvement** • Lead and participate in daily Tier Meetings • Drive key improvement projects and support cross-functional initiatives **Biosafety & EHS** • Ensure adherence to biosafety protocols and communicate effectively • Report and investigate EHS incidents, collaborating with EHS teams • Conduct and document risk assessments • Complete required Health & Safety training **Finance & Systems** • Monitor training cost centre budgets and report discrepancies • Approve invoices and manage stock movements in SAP/GBS • Plan stock usage and raise orders via WeBuy **GMP & Audits** • Lead production readiness for internal and external audits • Act as SME during audit front-room activities • Manage change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and OOS reports • Approve and enter data in LIMS **REQUIREMENTS** • Degree in a biological discipline preferred; relevant experience considered • Strong time management, organisational, and leadership skills • In-depth knowledge of HSE, biosafety, GMP, and operational excellence • Proven autonomy and teamwork capabilities • Experience in regulated environments desirable • Innovative mindset with strong communication skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Demonstrates Accountability, Agility & Intrapreneurship (AAI) behaviours **WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK** Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.