NPITech Transfer Specialist

Carlow - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a R388417 NPI/Tech Transfer Specialist. This role is primarily within the NPI Technical Engineering team supporting the New Product Introductions.

What you will do:

Bring energy knowledge innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

Supporting New Product Introductions/Technical Transfers
Responsible for providing process technical and validation support operations including ongoing support of manufacturing processes and support for new product introduction.

Accountable for analytical/engineering studies associated with the development of new components products processes systems and facilities.

Co-ordination design and execution of equipment qualification and validation as required.

Serve as technical and/or validation support as required for manufacturing and new product introduction.

Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute process development studies in support of new product introduction and ongoing manufacturing support.

Provide technical input into quality notification by authoring/reviewing/approving investigations. Execution of equipment commissioning and qualification programs

Execution of equipment/qualification validation programs; including re-qualification and re validation Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute qualification/validation documentation and studies in line with the standard approval process

Perform data analysis and make informed decisions/recommendations around conclusions reached from data analysis Support continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Leading and active participation in projects system failure investigations and investigation reports Execution/development of change controls

Contribution to Kaizen events as appropriate.

Perform root cause analysis of system failures substandard performance using standard tools and methods to resolve machine and system issues e.g. FMEA Fishbone diagrams 5 whys etc.; Implement subsequent corrective action through the change management system. Serve as technical engineering representative for internal technical group discussions and represent site at global technical forums.

Participate and/or lead cross functional or single function teams including liaising with vendors or above site groups. Drive compliance of our companys Global Policies Procedures and Guidelines regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions ensuring consideration of the impact on GMP and compliance and decisions made. Accountable for compliance via documentation completion risk assessments closing out corrective action participate in audits and inspections and proactively highlighting any issues around compliance.

Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture on site. May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role you will more than likely have:

Typical Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree or higher preferred; ideally in a Science Engineering or other Technical discipline

Relevant experience and a particular skill set in their area of expertise that adds value to the business; ideally in a manufacturing preferably in a GMP setting
Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to Irish European and International Codes Standards and Practices
Report standards policy writing skills required
Equipment and process validation
Sterile filling processes and equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job related computer applications required
Lean Six Sigma Methodology experience desired
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner
Understand the specific responsibilities of all site departments as they relate to ones own department understanding the business processes ones department supports
Customer service
Project management skills
Risk management skills
Strong influencing skills
Flexible approach
Effective time management and multi-tasking skills
Excellent attention to detail
Trouble shooting skills
Data Analysis
Goal/results orientated
Demonstrable analytical and systematic problem solving skills
Strong change management skills
Effective conflict resolution skills
Negotiation skills
Project management skills
Risk management skills

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the worlds most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs Impact the future by driving one of the worlds leading healthcare companies and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology please apply today.

Required Skills:

Adaptability Adaptability Business Business Processes Change Control Management Customer Service Customer-Support Data Analysis Documentations Equipment Troubleshooting GMP Compliance Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Ishikawa Diagrams Lean Manufacturing Personal Initiative Process Optimization Professional Integrity Project Management Public Policy Writing Regulatory Requirements Risk Assessments Risk Management Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Technical Writing Technology Transfer 1 more

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

03/30/2026

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Job DescriptionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a R388417 NPI/Tech Transfer Specialist. This role is primarily within the NPI Technical Engineering team supporting the New Product Introductions..What you will do: Bring energy knowledge innovation and leadership to carry out the following:Suppo...