About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Description
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Welcome to AbbVie
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.
We are recruiting a Incoming QA Compliance Specialist to join our site in Ballytivnan, Sligo. This position will report into the Quality Systems Manager and support the Quality Assurance team.
Your Responsibilities
You will ensure that all products leaving AbbVie Biologics Ballytivnan meet the standards required for marketed and investigational drug products. You will complete incoming quality assurance (IQA) release of raw materials, single use assemblies and bulk drug substance. You will ensure timely release of materials for manufacture of products in compliance with all site policies, procedures and timelines. You will provide quality oversight of sampling requirements for excipients to ensure aseptic sampling requirements. You will lead/assist in investigations arising out of specifications results for IQA materials. You will coordinate with approved contract laboratories for quotations, processing and release of samples. You will review/audit of completed release records. You will author specifications and standard operating procedures. You will act as SME during regulatory and internal inspections. You will complete quality review of operations documentation (SOPs, JSTMs, Risk Assessments). You will provide Stability Program Support, e.g., sample pulls, weekly checks, protocol generation (as required). You will maintain finished product status, including labeling as required. You will administer Quality Logs, e.g., QA Hold, Sample Request. You will drive continuous improvements and simplify site processes and procedures, specifically relating to the Operations function to ensure compliance is maintained at all times. You will provide other support as deemed necessary.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need:
- 3rd level qualification (level 8) in Science, Quality or Engineering.
- 2+ years' experience in a Quality role for incoming materials.
- 3+ years experience in a regulated GMP environment.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.
About Us
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.