Description
Team Horizon is seeking a Sterility Assurance Lead for our Client, a global biopharmaceutical company who are committed to transforming lives & driving innovation.
Why you should apply:
1. This is an important role, and you will valued part of the quality organization and act as the owner of the sterility program for the site. You will work closely with both site and global functions.
2. Generous Salary & Benefits package, as well as career development opportunities
What you will be doing:
3. Own the sites Contamination Control Strategy.
4. Work closely with the operations group to develop a training program for aseptic processing.
5. Provide training in aseptic behaviors and principles to the site.
6. Establish, in conjunction with the QC Micro Lab, the clean utilities and environmental monitoring program for the site.
7. Establish, in conjunction with the operations function, the sites gowning strategy.
8. Establish in conjunction with the operations function, the sites cleaning and sanitization program.
9. Monitor and review microbiological data in order to detect trends.
10. Liaise with global S&T to ensure best practices are in place with respect to sterility assurance
11. Provide technical guidance on any contamination related non-conformances or events.
12. Ensure that the site is operating in accordance with governing regulations with respect to sterility assurance.
13. Provide technical input to the transfer of microbiological test methods to the site.
14. Act as the sites’ sterility assurance SME during regulatory inspections.
15. Through the use of training and a purposeful presence on the operations floor, ensuring that the sites practices with respect to contamination control are being correctly followed
16. Expected to influence operations area owners to ensure that quality issues are identified and appropriate corrective actions are implemented to maintain compliance.
17. Provides guidance to the operations functions as required to maintain a compliant efficient relationship.
18. Is a site SME on compliance and provides guidance on same.
19. Lead aseptic processing training and execution
What you need to apply:
20. A Third level qualification to degree level in a relevant technical discipline (science/engineering) (Microbiology Qualification desirable)
21. Minimum 4 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or biopharma industry in Quality/Operations role
22. Experience in an aseptic sterile fill finish manufacturing environment.
23. Proven ability to work cross-functionally.