Associate Specialist, Quality Assurance-Shift

3 weeks ago


Municipal District of Carlow, Ireland PSC Biotech Corporation Full time
Associate Specialist, Quality Assurance-Shift
  • Industry: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
  • Work Experience: 1-3 years
  • City: Carlow
  • State/Province: Carlow
  • Country: Ireland
Job Description

About PSC Biotech

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia, and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech. We provide unparalleled empowering career development through Learning & Development in-house training and mentorship to facilitate career progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our clients’ expectations with regards to quality, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are met.

Overview:

  • Responsible for ensuring that the process for the manufacture of drug product at our site is in compliance with cGMP and the associated regulatory requirements. Responsible for reviewing and approving GMP documentation to support corporate compliance/regulatory expectations for manufacturing operations. Ensure that objectives are effectively achieved, consistent with requirements to ensure compliance, safety, and reliable supply to our customers.
  • For Applicants, it is important to note that this role is onsite; 2 cycle. The shift pattern will be discussed in the interview, as patterns of shift will differ at project stages.
Requirements

Principal Accountabilities:

Documentation:

  • Review and approval of all manufacturing batch documentation including electronic batch records, real-time reports, and master data using the site systems.
  • Review and approval of SOPs, cleaning verification/validation data, and other documents as necessary for the IPT department.
  • Drive effective writing/revising/rolling out of accurate operational procedures, training materials, and maintenance procedures for various Quality related systems; ensure all work is subsequently carried out in line with same.
  • Support the development and implementation of improved quality reporting measures.
  • Liaise with the Quality Specialists/QP/QA Lead to resolve queries relating to batch manufacturing process.

Quality Oversight:

  • Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture.
  • Work shift patterns in line with manufacturing operations to ensure Quality oversight as required.
  • Provide effective real-time on the floor support for day-to-day manufacturing operations for example area clearances, batch record reviews, aseptic operations.
  • Provide quality input into decision making process on the shop floor ensuring that product quality is maintained.
  • Provide training in all aspects of Quality Management Systems and GMP.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with SOPs, training, or other quality systems such as change controls where applicable.
  • Facilitate compliance direction for the site by assisting in the adherence to divisional policies and guidelines as well as regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and facilitate major compliance initiatives to improve compliance status and overall operational efficiency of the site.
  • Actively participate in Plant/Quality committees and work with other site functional groups, such as the Microbiology Laboratory, Production, Utilities, Site Services, and Maintenance to help set direction for plant-wide GMP initiatives.
  • Drive compliance with Global Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
  • Aid the effective implementation of the Quality Management System and facilitate the continuous improvement of same ensuring the Quality Management Systems are accurate and complete; review on a continuous basis. Be an advocate of continuous improvement in the Quality Management Systems.
  • Partner with colleagues cross-functionally to provide support and advice on day-to-day basis and on a project basis including communications, training, project work, audit/inspection duties, investigations, batch work, customer queries etc.; thereby ensuring IPT is audit/inspection ready. Conduct area inspections for IPT as appropriate.

Initiate and maintain Quality related metrics, ensuring effective communication and follow up of same. Such ongoing monitoring/metrics gathering may include:

  • Monitoring of quality systems
  • The self-inspection program
  • Verification of the effective implementation of key GMP programs
  • Effectiveness of Preventative Actions
  • Leadership activities including selection, development, coaching, and day-to-day management. Ensure that the team receives appropriate resources and programs to develop technical and other skills, to complete their jobs whilst stimulating personal growth and development in line with role.
  • Develop and maintain training programs.
  • Required to comply with Global and regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
  • Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture.
  • May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Third Level Degree qualified in a Science/Technical or related discipline.
  • Relevant experience in a quality role, ideally in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of US and European cGMP guidelines, and other international regulatory requirements, as applicable to the site.
  • GMP Audit experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Problem-solving / critical thinking – ability to understand connections between different technical/quality system areas and recognize potential compliance issues and trends.
  • Communication, decision making, people influencing, and project management skills will be important.
  • Demonstrated ability to make and act on decisions while balancing speed, quality, and risk.
  • Ability to provide innovative ideas to improve quality and compliance that create value including seeking new information and external insights.
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