Job Description
Analytical Sciences & Technology Manager
Location: Waterford
Job type: Fixed Term 23 months
About the job
Our Team:
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams.
With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
Working Relationship
Key Internal Contacts: Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Extended Leadership Team (ELT), QA Department, QC Department, Validation, Program Managers
Key External Contacts: Research & Development, Clinical, Regulatory groups, Manufacturing Sciences and technology (MSAT) groups, SME's
Purpose of Role
Leads the Analytical Sciences & Technology department
Co-ordinates external communication to the wider network
Centre of excellence mandate – maintain cutting edge science and technology and influence site strategy and investment based on sound science
Main responsibilities:
Develop a technical roadmap for both career development and site capability across the analytical spectrum
Maintain and develop new network relationships based on product portfolio (now and in the future)
Accountable for delivering Method Transfers, development to validation
Accountable for delivery of the site ALCM process
Provide inputs into the QC annual capital program planning based on horizon projects in the network
Enable AST method knowledge support to QC and manufacturing for investigations and deviations
Manage AST spend to budget
Manage departmental goals & objectives to enable site strategic business objectives
Identify and implement CI projects in support of improved ways of working
Establish and maintain a comprehensive always audit readiness plan for analytical sciences group
Ensure laboratory areas meet current Good Laboratory Practices (c GLP) requirements
Ensure relevant procedures are correctly defined and followed
Ensure that critical chemical testing and related equipment meets current validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ) where required
Ensure safety & compliance standards are maintained to the highest standard
Maintain internal / external audit ready standards.
Maintain training compliance
About you
Minimum degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred)
Ideally – MSc or Ph D in a relevant discipline
10+ years' experience should be in a laboratory environment – ideally part of which would be in the pharma or biopharma sector
Excellent leadership skills with ability to influence and affect change
Detailed knowledge of Biopharma analytical methodologies and technologies
Deep understanding of requirements for c GXP, ICH requirements and pharmacopoeia methods
Understanding of current regulatory requirements and trends
Ability to manage projects to plan/budget
Excellent & efficient communicator at organisation, team and individual levels
High energy, commitment and flexibility
Advanced problem-solving skills in a technical environment
Ability to develop a high performing organisation interpret site strategies into executable plans
Comfortable leading across multiple stakeholders & multinational teams
Why choose us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility
Our Waterford site is easily accessible from the M9 and offers excellent facilities including a subsidized restaurant and newly refurbished gym
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