Summary:
Our client, a biopharmaceutical company located in Carlow, is seeking a QA Validation Specialist. The successful candidate will provide quality oversight for the introduction, commissioning, qualification and validation of new equipment, ensuring activities are completed in accordance with GMP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Provide quality oversight and direction for the introduction of new equipment through commissioning, qualification and validation.
- Review and approve engineering, commissioning and qualification documentation and activities.
- Review and approve validation, automation and utilities documentation and activities.
- Support deviation investigations and ensure timely close-out.
- Provide quality oversight of change controls associated with the introduction, commissioning and qualification of new equipment.
- Provide quality oversight of quality risk assessments associated with the introduction, commissioning and qualification of new equipment.
- Provide compliance direction in line with site procedures, quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate site compliance against emerging regulatory and industry trends and support continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Participate in quality and site committees and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related Science discipline is preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a quality role, ideally within a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Experience with equipment and process validation, including commissioning and qualification activities.
- Knowledge of Irish, European and international regulatory requirements, codes, standards and industry practices.
- Working knowledge of cGMP and GDP requirements.
- Familiarity with sterile filling processes and equipment is an advantage.
- Strong report, standards, policy and technical-writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant job-related computer applications.
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge or experience is desirable.