Kenny-Whelan (a specialist division of the CPL group) are recruiting QA specialists to work on contract at Janssen Sciences in Ringaskiddy
Contact Jenn Dinan on 0214665408 or email [email protected]
Batch Records
2+ years’ experience with QA ops
We are particularly interested in candidates with a pharmacy degree or pharmacists without industry experience who are looking to get industry experience (EU only)
This position is responsible for carrying out tasks and projects related to management of Quality Assurance activities at Janssen Biologics as required by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). These activities include Incoming material release, Batch release, Change control, Event management, Supplier qualification, Annual product review and Validation compliance activities.
Provides support and direction to all departments in respect of specific quality system elements to ensure business, quality and compliance goals are met.
GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides support and direction to all departments in respect of specific quality system elements to ensure business, quality and compliance goals are met following the J&J Standard of Leadership behavior model.
Partners with other Departments to ensure that compliance systems are implemented in an efficient manner.
Duties
• Batch Record Review & material release to ensure compliance with GMP requirements.
• Carries out tasks related to the administration of event management systems including Review & Approval of Event, Deviations, and Customer complaints.
• Carries out tasks related to the management of batch records design and approval.
• Carries out administration of the SAP Quality Management Module.
• Carries out tasks relating to the management of site change control systems.
• Compiles Annual Product Reviews.
• Supports all validation activities on site as described in the Site Validation Master Plan.
• Approves and compiles where appropriate validation protocols and reports (analytical, cleaning, computer, process, equipment, etc.).
• Supports system qualification and process validation activities.
• Reviews and approves SOPs/work instructions/forms from other departments on behalf of Quality Assurance
• Co-ordinates and assists in the preparation for regulatory and customer GMP inspections of the site.
• Participates in the introduction of new process or modified process steps, as part of a New Product Introduction Team (NPI)
• Perform GMP audits on-site and vendor facilities as required.
• Performs on the floor walkdowns regularly to ensure process and facilities are maintained to GMP standards.
• Carries out tasks related to the administration of site supplier approval process.
Key Skills and Competencies required:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
• Customer focus
• Innovative
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Good problem solving skills
• Results and performance driven
• Adaptable and flexible
• Decision making
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL- Quality Assurance Specialist-QA Operations:
• Bachelors Degree in a scientific/technical discipline required
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a quality, validation or compliance role within the biological and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledgeable of FDA/EMEA regulatory requirements applicable to biologics and/or pharmaceuticals. Ability to apply GMP regulations and other FDA and international guidelines to all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of industry regulations as they apply to quality, including those of FDA, IMB, EMEA and other authorities.
DESIRABLE:
• Experience in auditing of external suppliers, contractors and vendors.
This position is responsible for carrying out tasks and projects related to management of Quality Assurance activities at Janssen Biologics as required by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). These activities include Incoming material release, Batch release, Change control, Event management, Supplier qualification, Annual product review and Validation compliance activities.
All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence. Contact Jenn Dinan on 0214665408 or apply through the link below