Role: Senior Technology & Engineering Lead (Contract)
Location: Guildford – Onsite
Duration: 10-Month Contract (Outside IR35)
Chapman Tate Associates are working with a leading life sciences manufacturer is seeking a Senior Technology & Engineering Lead to support a major site expansion and technology transformation programme in Guildford. This is a high-impact contract role, ideal for someone who can operate confidently across IT systems, engineering, operations, and project leadership in a regulated environment.
You will act as one of the two senior technology figures on site, responsible for identifying, deploying, and governing the digital and engineering solutions that enable production and product development within the Guildford facility.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will:
Drive Technology Strategy & Delivery
* Analyse and optimise production and development processes within Section A
* Identify the right IT and digital solutions to meet operational requirements
* Lead project business cases, planning, stakeholder alignment and vendor management
* Act as the single point of contact for technology projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
* Oversee compliance activities including system validation and change control
* Partner with global IT teams to leverage existing platforms and capabilities
Engineering & Operational Leadership
* Support engineering strategy, CAD oversight, and design reviews
* Lead structured problem-solving and drive continuous improvement
* Communicate technical information confidently across all levels
* Produce high-quality technical documentation, policies and reports
* Provide leadership, direction and coaching to technical staff
* Facilitate effective change management and cross-functional collaboration
What our client is looking For
Experience
* 5+ years in chemicals, biotech, materials, or pharmaceutical manufacturing
* Strong background in technology evaluation, deployment, and project management
* 3+ years professional IT experience across multiple business/technical domains
* Experience supporting R&D, technical development, production, or quality functions
* Proven success delivering projects in regulated (GxP) environments
Technical Background
Experience in at least one of:
* Parenteral or solid dosage manufacturing
* Biotechnology or chemical production/development
* Analytical development or QC laboratories
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication
* Ability to bridge functional business needs with IT/engineering solutions
* Skilled in system validation and change control processes
* Strong leadership capability in matrix organisations
* Able to influence, motivate and guide teams through change
* Strong documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills
Why join this contract?
* Work on a major site transformation within a high-growth biotech environment
* Act as a senior decision-maker influencing site technology strategy
* Opportunity to shape new systems, processes, and engineering capabilities
* Join a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your impact is visible
If you're a senior technology leader with experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals and a passion for driving digital and operational excellence, please apply with your CV for immediate consideration