Head of MSAT

ARTO is currently supporting a leading biopharma manufacturer in the search for a Head of MSAT Consultant to ensure continuity across a critical manufacturing site from May to December 2026 with potential for extension.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing industrialisation, validation, and process performance across upstream, downstream, and sterile fill & finish operations .

• Ensure continuity of activities across industrialisation and validation (equipment, process, cleaning, environment)
• Lead commissioning of workshops and lifecycle management projects (from validation design through to execution)
• Guarantee process control and product compliance
• Maintain industrial performance by supporting production and integrating performance into projects
• Secure interfaces between production, quality, and support functions
• Contribute to stabilisation and targeted improvement of existing practices
• Prepare conditions for a smooth transition to the future leader

Scope of the Role

• Manage and lead the team, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance
• Oversee activities in line with site standards (governance, reporting, KPIs, prioritisation)
• Participate in the site management committee
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and company standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across site and group functions
• Site operates across plasma upstream, downstream, and sterile fill & finish (vials)
• Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical production of complex products (biologics, sterile, etc.)
• Strong managerial and project management experience
• Fluent professional French (essential)
• Ability to work minimum 4 days on-site (Northern France)