We're currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Biopharmaceutical organization based in Dublin. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.
DutiesLeads new product introductions and lifecycle changes into Vial filling and Syringe filling from a Process Development perspective and then serves as the Process Development SME for these products following completion of the transfer.Be a key contributor to regulatory filings as part of the NPI process throughout the authoring, editing and submission process but also be responsible for response to regulator questions as and when required.Acts as a drug product manufacturing technical expert to provide solutions when troubleshooting drug substance freezing/thawing, formulation, filling vials/syringes/devices, lyophilization, inspection, and transportation for parenteral products through the NPI or post-NPI phases.Develops and characterizes drug product processes and transfers technology to commercial drug product sites.Identifies and implements operational opportunities for current and new sterile operations.Troubleshoots issues with drug product processing technologies and equipment.Leads and conducts risk assessment for drug product operations and propose / implement appropriate CAPA.Responsibilities may include leading cross-site teams to support the above activities, providing recommendations to management.Development and execution of validation plans, process performance qualifications (PPQs) for vial and syringe filling with a cross functional team.Ensuring all aspects of activity within any given process validation adheres to required policies and procedures, including safety and training.Ensure that the site meets the quality requirements of its customers and applicable regulations (FDA, EU & international standards).Assist in the development of any existing validation program to ensure continued compliance to the necessary regulations.Pre-approve and post-approve process validation protocols and assessments from a quality system documentation perspective.Contribute to product quality assessments and process flow documents.Liaise with Operations, Engineering and external vendors regarding new or amended equipment which would impact the validated product.Lead or assist in deviation and exception resolution and root cause analysis. Education & ExperienceA third level Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or a relevant Quality discipline with 5 years' experience in a similar role OR Master's degree & 3 years of directly related experience.Experience in support of Commercial Protein Drug Product (DP) processing in specific areas such as Sterile Processing, Process Characterization, Tech Transfer (to commercial DP sites) or Validation.Strong skills in applying fundamental engineering and scientific principles to the design, implementation and process validation of protein freeze-thawing, filtration, mixing, filling, and/or lyophilization processes. Knowledge of protein biochemistry regarding chemical and physical stability. If interested in this posting please feel free to contact Seán McCarthy on +353 (0)87 798 8480 or ****** for further information.
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