Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist at our site in Dunboyne, Co. Meath.
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:
- Advise the Supply Chain Team Lead and staff using specialised technical pharmaceutical knowledge regarding the effect to product quality due to changes/deviations in process. Ensure that all materials that are classified to be managed by vendors are correctly introduced to site in compliance with both quality & safety procedures.
- Evaluate on request the consequences of external guidelines, as well as initiate and develop policies and GMP procedures. For example, Change controls and QMS sub-systems ownership. Ensure agreed materials are available to meet site operational needs to not impact site flow activities; this includes physical materials and associated documentation.
- Actively advice and support the Supply Chain Team regarding GMP inspections; both internal and external.
- Initiate and formulate proposals / business cases for quality improvement projects including deliverables and planning for the development and implementation of proposed improvements.
- First point of contact both within and external to the department for quality and compliance issues (Deviation management)
- Monitor, initiate and ensure administration and implementation of data review and analysis (e.g. (Packaging) Annual Reviews, performance indicators) and documentation (e.g., SOP’s). Initiate subsequent required actions and ensure completion.
- Contribute to the Supply Chain Team’s quality by prioritizing, initiating and monitoring related improvements as agreed upon.
What skills you will need:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or science related field
- 3 to 5 years previous experience within Quality operations/ Compliance or supporting Supply Chain or Operations role within a Pharmaceutical Company
- Excellent command of English, both written and verbal – ability to work within all levels of the organisation from shopfloor staff to Site Leadership Team.
- Computer literate with advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel
- SAP knowledge is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and priority management skills
- Ability and willingness to keep learning.
- A team player, who can work autonomously.
- Strong communication skills
- Sense of initiative and overall coordination of projects and activities
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.
So, if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today
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