Deviation Investigation Team Manager (GMP)

Location: Fully site-based in Slough, UK

Company

Biopharmaceutical process development and small-scale GMP manufacturing across a globally connected life-sciences organization.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the Deviation Investigation Team, including training, coaching, and competency development for Technical Investigators.
• Oversee manufacturing and technical-service deviation investigations through root cause analysis, product impact assessment, effective CAPA implementation, and timely closure.
• Apply risk-based quality event management and escalate issues affecting product quality, compliance, or customer delivery.
• Partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, QC, QP, and Project Management stakeholders to resolve investigations and support batch disposition.
• Lead customer communications, investigation meetings, and stakeholder updates for deviation events.
• Drive continuous improvement, monitor investigation metrics, and maintain inspection and audit readiness.

Requirements

• BSc in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or GMP manufacturing, with a strong understanding of quality systems and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in deviation investigations, root cause analysis, risk management, FMEA, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience authoring and reviewing GMP deviations, investigations, technical reports, and quality documentation.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits, including presenting investigation outcomes as a quality and compliance subject matter expert.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career development and a dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Performance-focused compensation programs.
• Benefits vary according to role and location.
• In-person collaboration supports technical precision and quality in medicines manufacturing.