QA Specialist

PE Global (UK); Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Dublin is seeking a QA Specialist to support QA activities in a biopharmaceutical setting. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Science or a related discipline and at least 3 years of quality experience in the industry. Responsibilities include supporting QA reviews and ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements. This role offers an initial 12-month contract, and candidates must have the right visa to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Quality experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements for laboratory compliance.
• Ability to work in a team matrix to meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support QA review and approval activities for laboratory investigations.
• Oversee annual product reviews and trending reports.
• Establish best practices for QC activities compliance.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work on initiative

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

BSc in Science or related discipline

Job description

The role:

PE Global is currently recruiting for a QA Specialist on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical company based in Dublin North. This is an initial 12 month contract role.

Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Manager QA Laboratory Operations, the QA Senior Specialist will support the development and implementation of the QA activities related to QC laboratory operations and QC site operations. The role will support the centralized EU based Global Biologics Laboratory performing commercial finished product testing and release activities. The QA Senior Specialist will also provide quality oversight for internal equipment qualification, method transfer activities, and QC site operations for the manufacture of biologics drug substance.

Responsibilities:

• QA review and approval activities for:
• Laboratory investigations and deviations and associated corrective actions.
• Contract testing laboratories investigations and associated documentation
• Operational SOPs, test methods, forms and directives
• Annual product reviews
• Trending reports
• Laboratory equipment/instrument qualification protocols and reports
• Protocols and reports for method validations and technical transfers
• Change controls
• Establishing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives, in collaboration with Quality Systems and Compliance, to ensure compliance of all QC activities to all applicable policies, directives, guidance documents and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the QC laboratory through global regulatory agency inspections and achievement of market approvals.
• Supporting the execution of the internal audit program.
• Supporting QC and QA Network Harmonisation initiatives.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of a BSc in Science or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years Quality experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• A thorough understanding of cGMP requirements for laboratory compliance including equipment and instrumentation qualification requirements is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on his/her own initiative in addition to working as part of a team
• Ability to work across a team matrix in order to meet accelerated timelines
• Excellent time management & organisational skills along with a proven ability to multi-task

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***

Please click the link below to apply, call Kellie on 0214297900 or alternatively send an up to date CV to [e-mail]