Senior Specialist Microbiology Virology

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist Microbiology Virology in our Micro Analytical Sciences team . This team scientifically supports the microbiological laboratories in the commercial production sites for vaccines, biologics and small molecules. The team plays a crucial role in supporting the transfer, troubleshooting and life cycle management of the microbiological test methods (including equipment) for all modalities. This includes compendial test methods, non-compendial test methods, and alternative microbiological methods.

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

• The individual is responsible for several microbiological/virological methods and will act for some as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The individual will have an important role in supporting the transfer of microbiological/virological methods for commercialized products, regulatory interaction such as response to questions and provide training to the network.
• The responsibilities encompass ensuring the proper introduction and qualification of methods by the receiving unit (including Dunboyne site) during the transfer process in accordance with applicable guidelines, as well as overseeing more complex products globally and facilitating the involvement of appropriate Subject Matter Experts at the appropriate time.
• The Senior Specialist will also support as an SME the evaluation, method development, method validation of alternative microbiological technologies (Rapid Microbiology Methods).
• On an as-needed basis, the Specialist provides practical and scientific support for alternative microbiological technology (Rapid Microbiology Methods), microbiological studies and investigations supporting the Dunboyne site and/or network sites. This means that the SME offers both technical and scientific expertise during these processes and travels as required for at least 20% of their time.
• In addition to their responsibilities, the Senior Specialist can also serve as the point of contact for commercial production sites on microbiological methods and will act as a global method owner.
• The Senior Specialist will support the Micro Analytical Sciences Lead Dunboyne by coaching Specialist and Associate Specialist in the team and taking up a senior role in the team

What skills you will need:

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

• Minimum of Level 8 Bachelors degree, a masters is desirable or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in preferably Pharmaceutical Microbiology/Virology.
• Strong project management skills & proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Proficient networker in global multidisciplinary teams.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing, analytical development and validation processes and microbiology/virology.
• Demonstrated initiative, and innovative process-oriented thinking within a team environment.
• Ability to lead and coach others to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Demonstrated experience of technical leadership.
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality guidelines (GMP).
• Strong focus on quality, safety and compliance.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Preferably broad knowledge of manufacturing, analytical development and validation processes and Microbiology/Virology

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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