Upstream Process Development Manager Microbial or Synthetic & Mammalian Focus Darlington | £50,000 - £66,000 per annum About the Roles: CPI is seeking two experienced Upstream Process Development Managers to provide strong leadership across our biologics upstream capabilities: One role focused on Microbial Upstream One role focused on Synthetic & Mammalian UpstreamThese are senior management roles within technically excellent teams operating across a high volume of complex, parallel projects. While both areas require deep upstream expertise, the primary need is for an outstanding people and programme manager - someone who can lead, prioritise, and resource teams effectively in a fast‑moving, multi‑project environment. Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for guiding high‑performing upstream teams, ensuring delivery, developing capability, and enabling teams to navigate competing priorities using the right management tools and structures. What You'll Be Responsible For: People & Team Leadership Lead, develop, and support highly capable teams of upstream scientists and engineers Create clarity and structure for teams working across multiple concurrent projects Drive performance, engagement, and development through effective line management Act as a confident escalation point for complex technical, delivery, and resource challengesProgramme & Resource Management M...