QA SPECIALIST (2 CYCLE SHIFT)

Janssen Sciences Ireland is recruiting for a Quality Assurance Specialist (2 Cycle Shift), located in Ringaskiddy - Cork.
This position is responsible for carrying out tasks and projects related to management of Quality Assurance activities at Janssen Sciences Ireland as required by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
These activities include Incoming material release, Batch release, Change control, Event management, Supplier qualification, Annual product review and Validation compliance activities.
Provides QA shift support and direction to all departments in respect of specific quality system elements to ensure business, quality and compliance goals are met.
Key Responsibilities.
Provides QA shift support and direction to all departments in respect of specific quality system elements to ensure business, quality and compliance goals are met following the J&J Standard of Leadership behavior model.
Partners with other Departments to ensure that compliance systems are implemented in an efficient manner.
Duties.
Batch Record Review & material release to ensure compliance with GMP requirements.
Carries out tasks related to the administration of event management systems including Review & Approval of Event, Deviations, and Customer complaints.
Carries out tasks related to the management of batch records design and approval.
Carries out administration of the SAP Quality Management Module.
Carries out tasks relating to the management of site change control systems.
Compiles Annual Product Reviews.
Supports all validation activities on site as described in the Site Validation Master Plan.
Approves and compiles where appropriate validation protocols and reports (analytical, cleaning, computer, process, equipment, etc.).
Supports system qualification and process validation activities.
Reviews and approves SOPs/work instructions/forms from other departments on behalf of Quality Assurance Co-ordinates and assists in the preparation for regulatory and customer GMP inspections of the site.
Participates in the introduction of new process or modified process steps, as part of a New Product Introduction Team (NPI) Perform GMP audits on-site and vendor facilities as required.
Carries out tasks related to the administration of site supplier approval process.
Qualifications Education.
Bachelors Degree in a scientific/technical discipline required Experience and Skills.
Required.
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a quality, validation or compliance role within the biological and/or pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledgeable of FDA/EMEA regulatory requirements applicable to biologics and/or pharmaceuticals.
Ability to apply GMP regulations and other FDA and international guidelines to all aspects of the position.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of industry regulations as they apply to quality, including those of FDA, IMB, EMEA and other authorities.
Desirable.
Experience in auditing of external suppliers, contractors and vendors.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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