LEO Pharma Cork are currently recruiting a QA Specialist to join our team. This is a 12 month contract position, reporting to the Associate Manager, Quality, Operations Cork, and will have responsibility for cGMP compliance support of API manufacturing.

Responsibilities

·      Supporting the full range of daily compliance activities on the Cork site.

·      Day to day compliance activities including: raw material and intermediate release, approval of Change Control, Deviations, Change Actions and CAPA, and supporting the QC Laboratories, Maintenance and Operations departments.

·      Collaboration with other functions both globally and locally on Quality Improvement Initiatives.

·      Review and approval of Standard Operating Procedures, Test Methods and Protocols.

·      Participating in timely execution of KPI for the Quality department.

·      Participating in continuing professional development to maintain awareness in current and new regulations and ensuring new regulations are implemented.

We expect:

·      you have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor level degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or a related discipline.

·      you are an all-round Quality compliance person with at least 5 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

·      you are skilled in the use of a variety of problem-solving techniques (A3/DMAIC) and also in the execution of Risk Assessment.

·      LEAN and Six Sigma philosophy are embedded in your day to day working.

·      you enjoy working close to your stakeholders and have a hands-on operational approach to Quality.

·      you are a good communicator and when collaborating on a given task you contribute with a positive and constructive attitude.

·      you can work un-assisted in an organised manner and have good personal drive.