Head of Advanced Therapies Production

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Head of Advanced Therapies Production The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The post holder will be responsible for managing production activities within the Unit and will lead the development and production of the current manufacturing campaigns as well as new manufacturing processes. The post holder will also be responsible for the programme of work centred around managing infrastructure, systems and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK and Trust requirements. This will also include responsibility for developing and implementing policies and standard operating procedures for manufacturing and, along with the Head of Quality, quality assurance of the GMP Unit. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management, operation, scheduling and administration of the production processes of the GMP Unit ensuring that it is operated and maintained as required by the Unit's licences. The post holder will also ensure that all products are manufactured and stored according to appropriate guidelines helping to ensure products are fit for their intended use with respect to safety and quality. About us The R&D Department at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTFT) is one of the focal points for innovative research in London through its nationally recognised research portfolio and research infrastructure. We are systems leaders in NHS research with strong strategic partnerships across the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and the Health Research Authority (HRA) and are active members of the organisations such as the Shelford Group, University Hospitals Association (previously AUKUH) and UKRD. Research is a top priority for the Trust which in 2024/25 was the top NHS organisation nationally for the number of NIHR portfolio studies open (554) and was the 6th highest recruiting Trust nationally recruiting over 24,000 participants into NIHR portfolio studies. This is approximately over 30% of the total number of participants of research studies within our Research Delivery Network in South London. For the financial year 2022/23, the NIHR budget for the R&D Department totalled approximately £22.6m. We are the most active research partner in the King's Health Partners Clinical Trials Office for contract commercial clinical trials with over 60% of the commercial trials portfolio in 2024/25 lead by the Trust. Details Date posted 21 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-RD565E Job locations Guys Hospital Great Maze Pond London SE1 9RT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Named as the Production Manager on the GMP units MHRA manufacturing authorisation. Develop, maintain and manage production schedules in line with the units budget. Design, deliver and provide relevant training courses to meet the needs of unit staff and users. Develop required manufacturing process for manufacturing campaigns and develop and maintain required documentation and specification files. Assist collaborators and users with Clinical Trial Authorisation submissions including the Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier.Conduct procurement in line wi