QA Representative (MES)

QA Specialist (MES) is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Limerick based Pharma client.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Quality leadership, direction, and governance for MES and MES related systems.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues relating to MES and MES related systems.
• Manage Quality-related matters specific to area (Quality system or Quality Program) of responsibility.
• Approve appropriate quality-related documents. An approval signature confirms that GMP requirements have been met.
• Carry out day-to-day activities in compliance with site safety policies and procedures. Promote and encourage safe practices and promptly report any safety concerns.
• Promote and encourage Quality culture and promptly report any compliance concerns.

• Participate in quality meetings keeping the group updated on initiatives within the QA owned GMP MES systems.
• Contribution to the Quality Plan (GMP Plan) for specific Quality System/ Programme Initiatives.
• Provide backup cover in the case of absence for any identified roles.
• Assure consistent implementation of standards across the Quality System.
• Assure that the Quality system(s)/Program remains in a validated state and aligned within regulatory commitments.
• Interpretation and application of emerging Regulatory & GMP guidelines to the specific Quality System(s)/Program.
• Support audit logistics from an MES perspective.
• Support cross functional teams in audit preparation activities.
• Carry out audit trails reviews as per site procedures.
• Liaise with Global Quality Standard owner when deemed necessary.
• Review and approval of change controls, deviations, failure investigations, if applicable.
• Report and escalate critical quality issues to appropriate level of quality management for resolution.
• Review and approval of key GMP documents such as GMP standard operating procedures and CSV deliverables as appropriate to area of responsibility.
• Review and approval of GMP documents associated with qualification and validation including IQ/OQ/PQ & validation documents for facilities, equipment, computer systems, GMP utilities and system periodic review reports as appropriate to area of responsibility.
• Participation in the site self-inspection program of the area(s) of responsibility for compliance with the GQS & local procedures.
• Monitoring of GMP compliance, GMP programs & systems by ensuring a regular presence in area of responsibility.

Requirements: 

• May hold BSc, MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5 years experience in previous MES role 

Please contact James Farrar today for further information email: jfarrar@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)

Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.

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