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CQV Engineer

Dublin
3 days ago
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Team Horizon is seeking a CQV Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical company in South Dublin.

Clean Utilities/ Facilities / Equipment Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) engineer for a capital project. Ensure the C&Q activities associated with the capital project are completed safely, as per schedule and in compliance with GMP and Quality Requirements.

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 in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

    What you will be doing:

  • Commissioning & Qualification of Clean Utility Systems / Facility and Process equipment.

  • Generation of all C&Q test documents (C&Q Plan/Set to Works/FAT/SAT/IV/FT/C&Q Summary Report

  • Provide technical assistance during investigations and system design.

  • Coordinates and Supervises all C&Q activities on their systems.

  • Ensures the C&Q schedule is maintained.

  • Manages Daily C&Q coordination meetings.

  • Responsible for Tracking and Reporting of C&Q status and risks/issues.

  • Ensures Startup of equipment/utilities is completed in a safe and coordinated manner.

  • Assist in the development of User Requirement Specifications (URS’s) and Quality

  • Risk Assessment for Equipment and Automated Systems (QRAES).

  • Any other duties as assigned

    What you need to apply:

  • 3+ years experience in Engineering or Commissioning and Qualification Management.

  • Technical qualification at third level or equivalent in Engineering.

  • Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience managing Commissioning and Qualification for Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology projects preferred.

  • Knowledge of safety, GMP and environmental regulatory requirements.

  • Demonstrated strong Communication and Leadership skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.

  • Strong understanding of a risk based approach to commissioning and qualification within the biotechnology industry.

  • Familiarity with paperless validation systems

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