Qualified Person (18M, Waterford)

Job DescriptionQUALIFIED PERSON required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Pharmaceutical client in Waterford. 18 month contract on offer and Hybrid working available for this role, the expectation is that the QP would travel to site for a minimum 3 days per week. The QUALIFIED PERSON is responsible to ensure that licensed product is certified and released to market by a Qualified Person named on the commercial manufacturing license in accordance with EU directive 2001/83/EC, 2004/94/EC and in accordance with the requirements of Annex 16. Role of this position Manages the batch disposition process to ensure timely release of product Ensures the batch disposition process maintains compliance with site practices & regulatory requirements Support major investigations, ensuring all product deviations are closed prior to batch release Participates in cross functional teams as Quality/Qualified Person representative Provide additional QP support to quality related issues, as the need arises Participates on internal committees/teams, as required. Provides advice and direction to other departments on quality issues. Ensure independence of the QP on decisions on quality related matters. Builds partnerships across the business to create a culture that demonstrates excellence in quality, compliance and continuous improvements. Provide audit support as required for internal auditing program and supplier audits. Maintain an up-to -date knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and industry practice JOB REQUIREMENTS Preference given to candidates with advanced degrees. Eight or more years of cGMP experience preferred with relevant work experience acting as Qualified Person, named on the Manufacturer's/Importer's Authorisation (MIA). Proven leadership skills comparable to 2+ years of management responsibility. Post Graduate Qualification required (MSc or equivalent) Biologics manufacturing experience highly desirable Experience in Sterile Manufacturing and / or Clinical Trials Regulations highly desirable.