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MSD QA Validation Associate Specialist 
Ireland 
624345811

01.09.2024

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for the role of QA Validation Associate Specialist withinour state-of-the-art single use biologics facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.


Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and influence to carry out the following:

  • Quality oversight of GMP compliance for engineering and validation deliverables related to projects including requirements definition, specification, engineering design, qualification and change management.
  • Quality oversight of Shipping Qualification deliverables.
  • Quality oversight of Maintenance & Calibration program.
  • Quality oversight of Pest Control Program.
  • Providing support for Permanent Inspection Readiness Program, in preparation for agency inspections, as well as supporting Internal Audit Program as required.
  • Providing support for Annual Product Quality Review and performing quality assessment for all engineering and manufacturing changes associated with validation activities.
  • Review and approval of validation protocols, reports, procedures and other related documents to ensure compliance to internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluation and approval of deviations related to validation protocols in order to guarantee proper tracking/ documentation of the incidents and identification of corrective actions.
  • Collaboration and participation in projects as a Quality Representative for Validation.
  • Providing validation expertise and support for the development (or modification) of manufacturing facilities, equipment & systems.


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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in sciences or Engineering (Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Microbiology, etc).
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a QA/Validation related position within the pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Experience with Validation in project related activities, including Controlled Area Facilities.
  • Experience in Validation to ensure compliance to Annex 15, EU regulations and applicable US FDA Guidelines.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
  • Ability to multi-task and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively.
  • Strong technical aptitude (i.e. able to read and comprehend technical documentation and execute procedures.
  • Organisation Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
  • Knowledge and understanding of EU and US cGMP regulations with respect to the validation, production and testing of pharmaceutical and/or biological products.
  • Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders within the business.

Current Contingent Workers apply


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