Graduate Program Associate - Manufacturing Technical Services

Gilead Sciences; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Cork, Ireland seeks a Graduate Program Associate for a 2-year position in Manufacturing Technical Services. The role involves supporting technical transfers, conducting analyses, and troubleshooting instrumentation. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant 2.1 degree, strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to work collaboratively. This position offers developmental opportunities across various functions including Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, within a company dedicated to innovative medical solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 level 8 degree in a related area.
• Good problem solving and attention to detail.
• Highly adaptable and displaying good initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supports the technical transfer of new products to site.
• Contributes to the completion of all technical support activities.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation used in material characterization.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Strong communication

Team player

Education

2.1 level 8 degree in Science, Process, Chemical or Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Program Associate - Manufacturing Technical Services

Ireland - Cork Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain Fixed Term

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life‑threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

The Position

We have an opportunity for a Graduate to join our team for a 2 year programme, working within the Development and Technical Services function and rotating to key relevant areas as below. Throughout this time, the successful candidate will be developed and mentored to aid your on the job learning.

The Development and Technical Services Department at our Manufacturing facility in Cork supports the introduction of new products to the site, the management of the lifecycle of products and supports the manufacture of Gilead products at third party manufacturing facilities.

As a Graduate within our Development and Technical Services Department, you will have the opportunity to develop fundamental skills related to the manufacture of Oral Solid Dose Products including drug product formulation and process development, Quality by Design (QbD), oversight of GMP drug product manufacturing, global regulatory requirements and the application of operation excellence methodologies to problem solving and process improvement projects.

The role offers potential development opportunities to the candidate in the following related functions: Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the technical transfer of new products to site.


• Contributes to the completion of all technical support activities related to maintaining commercial product supplies.


• Contributes to and may lead complex processes across functions and interacts effectively with the other team members to ensure product meets regulatory, performance and cost requirements.


• Contributes to and may lead technical investigations of process deviations and assessment of their impact on product quality.


• Defines requirements for and reviews master batch records.


• Conducts non-routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples.


• Troubleshoots instrumentation such as particle size analyzers or other measurement devices used in material characterization.


• Assists in the training of manufacturing technicians as needed.


• Applies knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).


• Writes and executes SOPs, protocols and reports.


• Supports yield improvements on site.


• Supports qualification of new excipients and APIs to site.


• Identifies new technologies to support site requirements.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• A minimum 2.1 level 8 degree in a related area such as Science, Process, Chemical or Biopharmaceutical Engineering.


• Good problem solving and attention to detail.


• Highly adaptable and displaying good initiative.


• Strong communication, team player and ability to build effective relationships.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)


• Teamwork (Working Together)


• Excellence (Being Your Best)


• Accountability (Taking Personnel Responsibility)


• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

Job Requisition ID R0046957

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

Job Level Associate

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