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Bristol Myers Squibb has been operating in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across various activities and business units.
Located in Dublin, our Cruiserath Biologics Campus is a one billion dollar Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility that plays a central role in our Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as our first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state-of-the-art facility will produce multiple therapies for our growing biologics portfolio. Our Global Biologics Laboratory, responsible for release testing of biologics drug products for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.
BMS Cruiserath has been awarded 'Biopharma Company of the Year 2019' in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 and 2021.
The Role
We have built a new state-of-the-art Multi-Product Cell Culture biologics manufacturing facility in Cruiserath, Dublin 15, approximately a $1 billion investment. The new facility will significantly increase our biologics manufacturing capacity and play a central role in our global manufacturing network.
BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a fixed-term (12 months) QC Manager to join our QC BioAnalytical Laboratory team. Reporting to the QC BioAnalytical Senior Manager, they will manage the day-to-day running and scheduling of lab activities. The manager will provide guidance to QC BioAnalytical laboratory analysts. The candidate must have a strong understanding of the needs of a routine biopharmaceutical drug product/drug substance release laboratory.
They will also provide technical leadership and guidance to the QC BioAnalytical team on the establishment of laboratory procedures and practices, quality system elements, equipment qualifications, and day-to-day troubleshooting of analytical issues along with support from the technical lead.
Technical knowledge should include some of the following biopharmaceutical analytical techniques: cell-based, bioassays, ELISA, and Surface Plasmon Resonance (Biacore). Experience with managing people and meeting tight timelines are a bonus.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Oversee analytical methods and the generation of Certificate of Test.
* Support a team of Analysts to complete on-time testing while removing barriers to assist in this achievement.
* Review corporate policies/directives and pharmacopoeia for laboratory compliance.
* Lead laboratory investigations to ensure timely close-out.
* Establish communication channels between all stakeholders to ensure visibility on end-to-end process.
* Troubleshooting of lab issues and escalating where deemed necessary.
* Represent the QC BioAnalytical function at inspections on technical topics, including out-of-specification investigations, method and product trends, method transfers, etc.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:
* A minimum of a third-level qualification (Degree) in Biochemistry or related discipline.
* 5 years of hands-on experience in a GMP laboratory setting. Previous experience in people management would be advantageous.
* The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to work independently and autonomously.
* The successful candidate must demonstrate problem-solving ability, as well as the ability to prioritize objectives from multiple projects and adhere to scheduled timelines.
* The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail are essential.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to contribute to and lead in a team-based collaborative environment are essential.
Why You Should Apply
* You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases.
* You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders, and values its employees.
* You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits package, including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance, on-site gym, and gain-sharing bonus.