Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our API New Product Introduction Team. This position will contribute to developing and implementing strategic planning in Ireland by providing medical insight and expert knowledge about the product or disease area. In addition, the role shall identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

Support of new product introductions and technical transfers to and from the site, including new technologies.Process and equipment optimisation in order to sustain and improve product quality, yields and throughput. Making recommendations and implementing measures to improve production systems, equipment performance, yields and quality of product.Problem solving to drive results in a cross functional team environment.Execution of process development on existing products or new late stage clinical products including scale up to plant equipment.Identifying continuous improvement activities and leading or participating in cross-functional teams to implement. Supporting activities in the areas of cost reduction, process efficiency and operational excellence.Providing on-the-floor technical support to the Production Team Leaders for process/equipment optimization and troubleshooting.Ensuring that all safety, quality and environmental compliance goals are achieved, including thoroughly investigating deviations and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are identified and implemented in full.Responsible for process and safety preparations (including risk assessment and HazOp)Provide technical support for commercial and commercialisation products, including process and equipment validation.Responsible for completion of process monitoring during production.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

An honours degree in Chemical or Process EngineeringHigh personal integrity, credibility and energy. Demonstrated ability to work as part of diverse teams in an inclusive manner.Previous experience in API or Drug Product, as well as an aptitude for problem solving in a technical environment are desirable.Demonstrated ability to be self-driven with respect to driving results and implementing identified improvement initiatives.

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

01/6/2025

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Requisition ID:R327533