Job Description
As a company we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.
In Ireland we are one of the country’s leading healthcare companies, having first established here over 50 years ago. We currently employ over 2,200 people, across four sites in Ballydine, Co Tipperary, Brinny, Co Cork, Carlow and Dublin and, in addition, operate substantial Human Health (Commercial) and Animal Health businesses. To date, we have invested $2.5 billion in our Irish operations and our annual turnover ranks us as one of Ireland’s top 20 companies. Currently, our Irish sites manufacture approximately half of our companies top twenty products, saving and enhancing lives around the world.
Our Ballydine site develops and supplies the active ingredients and final formulated product for a range of innovative medicines at its manufacturing and R&D facilities. The plant, which has been operating in Tipperary for over 40 years, exports to over 25 countries around the world with primary markets being Europe, USA and Japan.
Our highly-skilled local workforce of 500 employees is now leading the way in the development of new medicines, which is being manufactured in Tipperary for patients around the world.
The Company’s existing portfolio and future pipeline offers team members the opportunity to operate at thecutting-edge of science and technology, and develop new treatments that positively impact patients across the globe.
The position will report into SAS EMEA regional lead. A strong technical background with a superior problem solving skill set, strong knowledge of cGMP and data integrity, and exceptional leadership abilities are considered essential, as these will be key attributes necessary to facilitate the ability to influence change in efforts to realize the company’s world class supply vision. The individual will author analytical procedures, methods development and validation protocols and reports, technical reports and gap assessments, experimental designs, regulatory submission documents, and provide documentation/technical input during inspections and audits (Regulatory and Internal). In addition, the incumbent will have strong technical troubleshooting skills to perform analytical investigations and assist in developing/implementing CAPAs.
Qualifications
Required Experience and Skills**:
API and/or Drug Product Supply experience
Previous hands-on laboratory experience in developing, validating, and transferring methods for QC laboratories
Experience in leading diverse teams
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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1Requisition ID:R8346