Pharmaceutical Technology Scientist

Team Horizon is seeking a Pharmaceutical Technology Scientist for our client based in Mayo. Reporting to the Snr Pharm Tech Scientist you will provide technical/engineering support and program management to the relevant biologics manufacturing groups on site, as well as maintenance and support of existing biologics products on site with opportunities to explore new and innovative ways to improve product existing processes.

With an exciting pipeline of products and a great salary and benefits package, this may be the ideal opportunity to develop your career with an industry leader.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Providing on-the-floor technical support to the Production Team Leaders for process/equipment optimization and troubleshooting.


• Execution of process development on existing products or new late stage clinical products including scale up to plant equipment.


• Development of process controls for optimisation of existing commercial processes


• Development of process control recipes for NPIs and optimisation of existing commercial process recipes


• Project management of process improvement projects


• Adheres to and supports all EHS&E standards, procedures and policies.


• RCA investigations on process non conformances with development of robust CAPA’s.


• Design and execution of pilot scale manufacturing DOE’s to establish development packages.


• Support of all commissioning and validation activities during project.


• Responsible for compliance with all applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures

What you need to apply:

• A relevant third level Degree or higher qualification in chemical engineering, process engineering or related technical discipline.


• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 3 years of experience in biologics manufacturing, or master’s degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.


• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements are required Knowledge and experience with GMP regulatory inspections


• Excellent report / procedure writing skill set required


• Working knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS)


• Flexibility of working hours may be required, and shift work may be required upon request