
Quality Control Chemistry Manager
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Management of the QC Chemistry team to carry out required chemistry, immunochemistry and protein testing as required
- Ensure QC testing of clean utility, raw material, in-process and final container testing is performed as per the production plan
- Manage integrity of Laboratory Data
- Ensure all methods are qualified/validated in line with site procedures and regulatory/compendial requirements
- Ensure all equipment is validated, maintained, calibrated, and requalified in line with site procedures and regulatory/compendial requirements
- Creation, review and update of test methods and SOPs to ensure all aspects of compliance are adhered to
- Drive and oversee process/product/OOS/deviation investigations
- Implementation of Corrective and Preventative Actions
- Maintain, monitor and report QC Chemistry metrics and KPIs
- Ensure training and development of QC Chemistry team members in conjunction with team development and goals via the performance management process
- Represent QC Chemistry in any regulatory, corporate or internal audits
- Ensure regular Quality interaction with other departments within GWWO and Grifols sister sites
- Support site quality activities, including but not limited to: Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs), recall activities, change control etc.
- Responsible for any projects impacting QC Chemistry such as Method Transfers, Process Improvement or Harmonisation Projects
- Keep Abreast of the latest developments from regulatory authorities in relation to Quality Compliance activities
- Manage the safety and performance of QC Chemistry in line with safety regulations and site procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Act as a delegate for activities performed by the QC Senior Manager for QC Chemistry activities
- Full understanding of relevant cGMP, quality and compliance regulations
- Experience with chromatography instrumentation and methods
- Experience with protein chemistry instrumentation and methods
- Method Transfer and qualification experience
- Understanding of pharmacopoeial requirements and methods
- Excellent communication skills at organisation, team and individual levels
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Strong decision making skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects to plan/budget
- Experience in developing analytical methods is desirable
- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) is desirable
- Experience with Lab Management Systems & SAP is desirable
- BSc or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science or related field
- Minimum 3 years supervisory/management experience
- 8 years progressive experience as an individual contributor in a fast paced GMP Laboratory environment
- M.Sc. qualification is desirable but not essential
- Highly competitive salary
- Group pension scheme - Contribution rates up to 7%
- Private Medical Insurance for the employee
- Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
- Succession planning and internal promotions
- Education allowance
- Wellness activities - Social activities eg. Golf, Padel, Summer Events