Qualified Person

T-pro; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Cork is seeking a Qualified Person (QP) for a hybrid role. The QP will manage the batch release of clinical and commercial products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and cGMP. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of quality experience within an EU licensed facility and expertise in GMP management. This role offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Quality experience in an EU licensed facility.
• Experience acting as Qualified Person on a MIA/IMP MIA.
• Knowledge of cGMP and global regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for batch release of commercial and clinical product.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in cross-functional teams as the QP representative.

Skills

GMP management

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

QP Qualification

Job description

Overview

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. Qualified Person (QP) – Shanbally, Cork – Hybrid Role.

Responsibilities

• The Qualified Person (QP) is responsible for fulfilling QP responsibilities in relation to batch release of commercial and clinical product, in accordance with the requirements of 2001/83/EC, 2001/20/EC, Annex 16 and Annex 13 requirements as applicable.
• The QP ensures all products certified have been manufactured in accordance with the requirements of its marketing authorisation/ CTA and are in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Provide technical expertise for all QA and compliance topics /issues relating to manufacturing and product supply of drug product and finished goods.
• Routinely monitoring the company’s operations to ensure compliance with site licenses and Good Manufacturing Practice bringing any critical and major deficiencies to the attention of the Head of Quality Assurance.
• Participate in management reviews of process performance, product quality and of the quality management system in order to identify and action opportunities for continual improvement.
• Participates in cross functional teams as the Quality/Qualified Person representative.
• Reviews and approves Product Quality Reviews

Qualifications

• Direct experience of GMP management within a pharma/biopharma company is essential, and will include exposure to FDA, HPRA or other authorities of similar standing.
• Biologics manufacturing experience highly desirable
• Experience in Sterile Manufacturing and/or Clinical Trials Regulations highly desirable
• High level technical skills including analytical, auditing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and regulatory inspection management. Technical writing skills required.
• Expertise in GxP and global regulatory requirements
• Excellent training/mentoring experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent problem solving, risk assessment and impact analysis abilities.

Requirements

• QP Qualification with at least 5 years of Quality experience in an EU licensed facility in a relevant functional area.
• Qualified Person status achieved with min 3-5 years of relevant work experience acting as Qualified Person named on a Manufacturing and Importation Authorisation (MIA/ IMP MIA)
• Aseptic / Sterile Drug Product manufacturing experience desirable
• Experience with IMP's (Investigational Medicinal Products) desirable
• Experience with participation in regulatory inspections, presenting or defending departmental functions in audits or regulatory inspections.
• Understanding and familiarity with European/ FDA regulatory requirements, guidelines, and expectations.
• Ability to comprehend technical information related to equipment, processes, and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain knowledge up to date with respect to the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), technologies and quality systems for the products they certify

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.