Sr. Spclst, Quality Assurance (Upstream)

Job Description

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Quality Assurance Senior Specialist (Upstream) our state-of-the-art, single-use, multi-product biotech facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.

The Senior QA Specialist role (Upstream) will be part of the Quality Assurance Operations Self-Directed Work Team in a state-of-the-art single-use multi-product biotech facility in Dunboyne. The Senior QA Specialist role will provide direct QA oversight of Upstream Drug Substance manufacturing processes and cell banking activities, including Manufacturing of Master Cell Bank (MCB) and Working Cell Bank (WCB) and lifecycle management. The Senior Specialist will be responsible for maintaining cGMPs for assigned areas in conformance with policies and in compliance with cGMPs and Health Agency regulations and all other applicable governing regulations.

·QA Leadership and participation daily with cross-functional teams to collaboratively and actively address compliance issues.

·Participate in investigations related to deviations/complaints, ensuring appropriate actions are implemented timely.

·Provide QA review and approval of Change Controls, Deviations/CAPAs, SOPs and related documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP and facility requirements.

·Complete QA operational Upstream and Cell banking duties and related release activities to ensure on time disposition.

·Evaluate new and prospective regulatory guidance and industry best practice and determine impact on Quality systems, identifying and implementing appropriate updates where required.

·Participate in and support risk management activities in line with relevant guidance and best industry practice.

·Provide support for QA oversight to the qualification/validation, technical transfers, regulatory approvals and commercial and clinical operations.

·Work collaboratively to foster strong relationships with management and mentor QA Operations Upstream team to drive a safe and compliant driven Quality & Safety culture.

·Ensures the escalation of compliance risks to management in a timely manner.

·Degree or postgraduate qualification in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related discipline.

·7–10 years’ experience, ideally in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Technical Operations within the Biological and/or pharmaceutical industry with direct oversight of Upstream processing and/or cell banking.

·Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Master Cell Bank / Working Cell Bank management and Regulatory expectations, Aseptic processing and contamination control and GMP-compliant biologics manufacturing environments.

·Demonstrated experience in QRM, Investigations, Deviations, Problem solving as a Quality SME.

·Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.

·Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.

·Strong attention to detail and precision in preparing and reviewing GMP documentation.

·Demonstrated knowledge and application of industrial regulations related to Biologics and/or Pharmaceuticals.

·Experience in direct interactions with regulatory agencies during site inspections.

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