
Senior Specialist IT Compliance
- Tipperary
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead/support site and cross-functional teams on computerized system validation and information technology and operational technology (IT/OT) compliance.
- Support Computerized System Digital Validation System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), CSA, Inventory, Change, and Deviation Management.
- Ensure compliance deliverables
- Represent compliance during audits/inspections and develop audit responses.
- Identify and remediate IT/OT compliance risks; support risk assessments for new tech or changes.
- Support compliance operations in Automation and IT teams.
- Assist local teams with quality/compliance challenges and SOP adherence.
- Monitor deviations/CAPAs and communicate SDLC policy changes.
- Collaborate with compliance groups and other sites to share best practices.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, or related.
- 5+ years in compliance support.
- Strong knowledge of 21CFR Part 11, EMEA Annex 11, GAMP 5
- Experience managing internal/external auditors.
- Understanding of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker, results-driven, self-motivated leader.
- Expertise in Computer Systems Validation, Instrumentation/Automation, Project Management.
- Experience with real-time shopfloor/lab systems integration.
- Exposure to diverse technologies and business process re-engineering.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an advantage.
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