QA Validation Specialist

QA Validation Specialist

Dublin 22, Grange Castle

Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are Seeking a QA Validation Specialist to join the team at their state-of-the-art Dublin, Grange Castle Plant for an 11-month fixed term contract with Hybrid working model.

Role:

To provide a compliance overview of sitewide validation activities. To provide technical QA support to the Engineering function (including Automation), Technical Operations, Technical Services, Business Technology (BT) and QC.

Responsibilities:

·      Support quality oversight of qualification, validation (and appropriate re-validation) activities through the review and approval of validation documents for equipment, utilities, control systems, cleaning validations and others

·      To ensure compliance with corporate standards, internal procedures, regulatory requirements and industry standards, and stay current with all training requirements.

·      Provide support on compliance issues to Engineering, Automation, BT, Technical Operations, Technical Services and QC.

·      Provide guidance to cross-functional, multi-departmental project teams on quality regulations for Validation strategy and approach.

·      Key member of Quality Risk Management and Operational Excellence to improve efficiencies and to promote continuous improvement.

·      To review and approve validation protocols, procedures, specifications, reports, validation deviations and project plans as required.

·      To review Policies and Master Plans.

·      Ensure that change controls and automation change requests are compliant with applicable procedures and maintain the validated state.

·      Support the timely release of equipment, utilities, facilities and computer systems following validation activities.

·      Support and participate in site self-inspections, internal audits, board of health audits and third-party audits.

·      Actively support Biotech Communities of Practice (COP) and Common Interest Groups (CIGs) as required.

·      Provide support to the Operational Units (OpU’s), site projects and participate in cross-functional teams as required.

Education/Experience Requirements:

·      B.Sc. or Eng degree in a technical based subject.

·      2-3 years working experience in a pharmaceutical environment.

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·      An ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.