🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Packing Team Leader

🏢 IPSEN • 📍 Wrexham, Wales • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£28,000 - £46,229

£2,333 - £3,852 / mo

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Location Base

Wrexham, Wales

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Title:

Packing Team Leader

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

Job Description:

Packing Team Leader

Wrexham

Following an internal promotion we are now looking to backfill the Packing Team Leader role. The team is made up of permanent and temporary staff, 15 permanent employees (Packing Technicians and Line Leads) and circa 5 temporary staff the temporary personnel numbers does scale up and down depending on business needs.

We do operate a shift pattern including days and nights which attracts an 18% shift allowance.

You will the Packing team in the day to day running of the packing operation at Ipsen Wrexham. This involves planning and effectively using the available resources of people and facilities to ensure that packaging schedules are met in an efficient and cGMP compliant manner.

Experience:

Experience of managing large automated systems to cGMP standards (Ideal)
Experience of working in an FDA regulated environment, and experience of external audits. (Essential)
At least three years supervisory experience. (Ideal)
Experience of packing lyophilised and liquid products to CGMP standards. (Essential)
Understanding of validation and engineering activities. (Essential)

Key Competencies

Thorough understanding of packing processes
SAP
Investigative and root causing techniques
Continuous improvement processes
Lean manufacturing and value stream mapping
People management / Supervisory techniques
Capable of managing and prioritising workload to meet target timelines
Good communicator
People manager of high performing team.

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Packing Team Leader roles across IPSEN's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £46,229 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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