Vaccine Drug Substance Operations Strategist

1 week ago


Cork, Cork, Ireland beBeeManufacturing Full time €75,000 - €90,000
Job Summary

The Operations Support Lead plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing of vaccine drug substances, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and focusing on driving Execution Excellence. This position is responsible for overseeing various operational support activities, coordinating cross-functional collaboration, and providing guidance to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

Main Responsibilities
  • Lead the operations support team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Set clear goals and expectations, ensuring the team understands their roles in enabling timely manufacturing operations.
  • Provide support to the Vaccine Drug Substance Operations Lead and Team, ensuring alignment with production goals, schedules, and quality standards.
  • Oversight of resource allocation within the operations support team to ensure effective support for manufacturing operations.
  • Foster effective collaboration and communication with team members and stakeholders across different departments (Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Engineering) to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of operational activities.
  • Safety & Quality Compliance: Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and local/global Quality standards related to vaccine drug substance manufacturing processes.
  • Batch Record Reviews Oversight: Accountable for on-time batch record reviews.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment, with a focus on vaccine drug substance operations.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of vaccine manufacturing processes and technologies.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation and reporting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team and drive Execution Excellence in vaccine drug substance manufacturing operations.



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