Hybrid New Material Introduction Specialist (11m Contract)

Life Science Recruitment; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is assisting a Meath-based pharmaceutical organization in recruiting a Supply Chain Specialist for New Material Introduction and Material Qualification. The role focuses on evaluating, qualifying, and lifecycle-managing materials to ensure regulatory, quality, and safety compliance, enabling reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply for product integrity and patient safety.

The candidate will drive end-to-end NMI activities, coordinate supplier qualifications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or science related field.
• 2-4 Years previous experience within a Supply Chain or technical role associated with new product introduction in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of single use materials and applicable regulatory standards for the qualification of single use materials.
• Previous experience with engagement with vendors on material related issues including supply chain notifications and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing CC (change controls) and drive resolution of gaps arising from SCN (supplier change notifications) submitted by vendors.
• Lead end-to-end new material introduction (NMI) activities, from technical evaluation and supplier qualification.
• Plan, coordinate and execute material qualification to ensure new materials comply with industry regulations, safety standards and product specific requirements.
• Generate and review technical documentation required for material approval.
• Ensure new materials are introduce on site to enable successful release to meet schedule need as well as balancing safety first, quality always.
• Serve as the primary interface for material suppliers, procurement, R&D, process engineering, QA, regulatory and operations for NMI projects.
• Responsible for materials introduction and qualification process. Work with partners to manage these activities and refine the processes in alignment with regulatory & company procedures and support regulatory and company compliance audits.
• Maintain and update the approved materials list, qualified materials database.
• Drive root-cause corrective actions and preventive measures for recurring material issues; lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
• Continuously Improve the NMI & MQ Process on site.
• Build an excellent relationship with suppliers assigned to ensure value is created and delivered for the site.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or science related field

Job description

Life Science Recruitment is assisting a Meath-based pharmaceutical organization in recruiting a Supply Chain Specialist for New Material Introduction and Material Qualification. The role focuses on evaluating, qualifying, and lifecycle-managing materials to ensure regulatory, quality, and safety compliance, enabling reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply for product integrity and patient safety.

The candidate will drive end-to-end NMI activities, coordinate supplier qualifications,