Description
A global pharmaceutical organisation are looking for a Senior Technical Specialist to work on their expansion project in Ireland.Purpose of Role:
The Senior Technical Specialist will provide technical process support and expertise to manufacture quality pharmaceutical products in accordance to meeting the MMD Priorities of: Compliance, Supply, Strategy and Profit Plan. The team working style is one of collaboration, coaching and facilitating to provide technical solutions to the team to support a High Performance Organisation.
Activities Within Role:
The Senior Technical Specialist is accountable for supporting all technical components of the process to deliver an effective and efficient value stream. You will be responsible for actively participating in the Tier process to manage technical projects and proactively manage and resolve issues before they impact the business priorities and participate and comply with the MMD Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including ownership, as relevant to you.
Primary activities/responsibilities:
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to the cross functional team members, to share their technical knowledge and promote best practices.
• Ensure supply of high quality product through ensuring equipment availability, maximise performance through OEE and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide Technical stewardship, equipment resource planning and validation schedules.
• Ensure highest Quality & Compliance standards.
• Provide Technical expertise and leadership within a wide range of technical projects, such as the validation of new equipment, improvement to the filling process etc.
• Act as a deputy for the Technical Services Lead, as required.
Job Experience:
• Demonstrated knowledge in more than one pharmaceutical and/or chemical manufacturing operation (e.g. manufacturing, quality, engineering, etc).
• At least five years experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment with experience in a Senior Technical role in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying Lean Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, with an understanding of regulatory and validation requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a continuous improvement focus.
• Project Management Experience leading projects.
Qualifications:
• Degree or 3rd level qualification (Production, Mechanical, Process, Industrial, Electrical)
• Desirable evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Desirable for Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Desirable project management qualification such as PMP etc.
Skill Set (Expected):
• Process and technology SME background.
• Demonstrated ability in holding project team members responsible for results and being decisive about non-performers.
• Demonstrated ability to realise improvement initiatives, through leadership of teams.
• Demonstrated successes in a team environment, such as project teams, Six Sigma team, PITs etc.
• Demonstrated high level of problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Advanced PC skills such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Please apply now for more information!