Digital Innovation Manager — Medicines Manufacturing

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.

Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page:

• Owning and driving the Medicines Manufacturing Digital Strategy, defining and resourcing its implementation plan.
• Leading the integration of technologies, applications, and processes into CPI Digital Assets.
• Providing technical support to Business Development teams, including proposal and project development.
• Ensuring compliance with CPI’s Digital and Data Integrity policies, GMP standards, and quality systems.
• Managing collaborative teams to deliver project goals across R&D, commercial, and internal projects.
• Developing new revenue streams through innovative use of digital technologies.
• Representing CPI at conferences and events, building networks with external stakeholders and partners.

We are seeking someone who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate must be Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant Science, Engineering, or Data Science discipline with significant experience and;

• Have expertise in process and data analysis within a scientific or manufacturing setting.
• Have experience in operational and scientific data measurement, collection, and information management.
• Possess knowledge of control and automation concepts and their application to industry.
• Have a strong track record of complex technical problem solving and delivery of research projects.
• Have excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

It would also be advantageous if the successful candidate was qualified to PhD level (or equivalent) in a relevant Science, Engineering, or Data Science discipline and;

• Experience deploying GMP software solutions in pharmaceutical/​biopharma manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma or 5S knowledge.
• Programming/​scripting skills (Python, C, Javascript).
• Experience with simulation tools such as Labview or Matlab.
• Knowledge of regulated environments (ISO9001, GMP).

At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

Find out more about our culture and benefits.

CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available.