API Upstream Analyst (Lead)

  • Cork
  • Hays Plc
Your new company Here at Hays Life Sciences, our Lab services client in Dublin is hiring an API Upstream Group Leader to join their client site in Ringaskiddy. The primary purpose of this role is to lead and manage a team of analysts and lab support personnel in a cross-functional R&D department that are supporting Upstream (USP), Downstream (DSP) and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, ensuring that the team is operating at the highest quality and productivity standards, have high morale and retention, and the agreed customer requirements are entirely satisfied. Your new role Coordinate the introduction of new equipment into the laboratory including project scoping, interacting with internal and external engineers and vendors, non-GMP change controls etc. Coordinate the equipment management process including updating SAP records, record/documentation management, calibrations/PM’s, vendor management etc. Manage laboratory inventory and work with VWR and other stock distribution companies to ensure accurate levels of laboratory consumables are available for use and avoiding/ monitoring stock outs. Provide assistance to shipping team including batching, documentation and transportation where needed for both EU and non-EU shipments where necessary. Attend weekly USP, DSP, NPI and other laboratory meetings and provide assistance where necessary. What you'll need to succeed Excellent leadership skills and at least 3 years’ previous supervisory experience. B.Sc. in Microbiology, Chemistry or related field. Understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing is advantageous (USP, DSP, NPI). Understanding the requirements for working in a GMP environment is advantageous. What you'll get in return Great salary plus competitive benefits