Are you ready to join a world leader in the exciting and dynamic fields of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries ? PQE Group has been at the forefront of these industries since 1998 , with 40 subsidiaries and more than 2000 employees in Europe, Asia and the Americas .

Due to our constant growth, we are looking for a Production Manager to support our projects in Sydney, Australia.

The ideal candidate brings a broad understanding of the pharmaceutical lifecycle - ideally across Process Engineering, MS&T;, Quality and Operations - and holds a strong track record in biologics or sterile liquid manufacturing within top-tier pharmaceutical organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operational & Technical Leadership: Oversee day-to-day high-value, low-volume manufacturing operations in strict compliance with cGMP and global regulatory standards.
- Process & MS&T; Integration: Leverage deep technical and engineering knowledge to oversee complex bioprocesses, scale-up/tech transfers and continuous process verification in collaboration with MS&T.;
- Cross-Functional Management: Bridge operations across Engineering, Quality, and Production to streamline workflows, resolve technical deviations and ensure robust audit-readiness.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing production team, instilling a culture of technical precision, safety and accountability.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive operational excellence (Lean/Six Sigma) initiatives to optimize yield, minimize risk and ensure flawless execution of high-value product campaigns.

About you:

- Experience: Proven track record as a Production Manager or high-level Production Lead in a top-tier pharmaceutical company .




- Technical Background: Strong background in Process Engineering, MS&T;, Quality, or Operations , with a transparent career progression into production management.
- Domain Expertise: Direct experience in Biologics , Sterile Liquids , or specialized low-volume/high-value environments (e.g., vaccines, viral vectors, aseptic processing).
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Bio/Pharmaceutical) or Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry).
- Broad Industry Insight: Experience working across multiple departments (e.g., QA, MS&T;, Engineering, Operations) is highly desirable.
- Leadership & Strategy: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and technical decision-making skills in high-stakes environments.

Next Steps Upon receiving your application, if a match is found, the Recruiting department will contact you for an initial HR interview.

If there's a positive match, a technical interview with the Hiring Manager will be arranged.

In the case of a positive outcome coming from Hiring Manager interview, recruiter will contact you for further steps or to discuss our proposal.

Alternatively, if the outcome is negative, we will contact you to halt the recruitment process.

Working at PQE Group

As a member of the PQE team, you will be part of a challenging, multicultural company that values collaboration and innovation . PQE Group gives you the opportunity to work on international projects , improve your skills and interact with colleagues from all corners of the world.

If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career , PQE Group is the perfect place for you.

Apply now and take the first step towards an amazing future with us.

📌 Production Manager (Biologics/Sterile Liquids) (Sydney)
🏢 PQE Group
📍 Sydney