Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Posted 13 September 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationDublin
Job type Temporary
DisciplineLife Science Recruitment
ReferenceOG33456_1726235316
Contact NameBeatriz Olmedo

Job description

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Senior Quality Assurance on behalf of our Multinational Biotechnology Client based in South Dublin on initial 12-Month contract with huge potential to extend.

The Plant Technical Quality Assurance (PTQA) Specialist is a senior position within the QA function which will typically report to a QA Manager and will be required to be a Subject Matter Expert in their assigned area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as Quality point of contact and decision maker during New Product Introductions, Technology Transfer and Process Validation activities for Aseptic products, ensuring that all activities meet regulatory expectations.

* Quality review and approval of Process Development and Validation documentation Technical transfer documents Validation Protocols, executed validation documents and reports

* Provide Quality direction and input at Change Control and Deviation Review Boards and assume QA oversight of change control and Deviation/CAPA records; ensuring scope of record is clear and implementation activities are robust and timely.

* Perform all activities in compliance with the safety standards and SOPs

Preferred Qualifications

* University degree. Science or Engineering related discipline preferred.

* Understanding of principles of Validation and New Product Introduction

* Experience in aseptic manufacturing

* Relevant experience (7yrs +) working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry as a Subject Matter Expert providing overall quality direction and oversight for key functional areas (i.e. Process Development, Validation, Manufacturing)

* Experience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices.

* Ability to operate across functional boundaries, both internal and external.

* Ability to work independently and remotely with minimum direct supervision.

* Critical thinking skills.

* Strong organisational, communication, coordination, and meeting facilitation skills.

* Independent, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task in project environments and skilled in communication and collaboration.

* Team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.


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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.