Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Senior Quality Assurance on behalf of our Multinational Biotechnology Client based in South Dublin on initial 12-Month contract with huge potential to extend.

The Plant Technical Quality Assurance (PTQA) Specialist is a senior position within the QA function which will typically report to a QA Manager and will be required to be a Subject Matter Expert in their assigned area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as Quality point of contact and decision maker during New Product Introductions, Technology Transfer and Process Validation activities for Aseptic products, ensuring that all activities meet regulatory expectations.

* Quality review and approval of Process Development and Validation documentation Technical transfer documents Validation Protocols, executed validation documents and reports

* Provide Quality direction and input at Change Control and Deviation Review Boards and assume QA oversight of change control and Deviation/CAPA records; ensuring scope of record is clear and implementation activities are robust and timely.

* Perform all activities in compliance with the safety standards and SOPs

Preferred Qualifications

* University degree. Science or Engineering related discipline preferred.

* Understanding of principles of Validation and New Product Introduction

* Experience in aseptic manufacturing

* Relevant experience (7yrs +) working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry as a Subject Matter Expert providing overall quality direction and oversight for key functional areas (i.e. Process Development, Validation, Manufacturing)

* Experience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices.

* Ability to operate across functional boundaries, both internal and external.

* Ability to work independently and remotely with minimum direct supervision.

* Critical thinking skills.

* Strong organisational, communication, coordination, and meeting facilitation skills.

* Independent, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task in project environments and skilled in communication and collaboration.

* Team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.

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