Job Description
A Senior Microbiology Manager is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our multinational pharmaceutical client at their facility in Galway. This is a full time, on site, permanent position.
The Senior Microbiology Manager is responsible for leading the onsite microbiology team.
Role of this position
1. Manage and control the microbial testing of pharmaceutical products for release.
2. Ensure highest quality standards are maintained in areas of responsibility and that industry best practice is adopted in accordance with current GLP, GMP and regulatory body directives.
3. Ensure all laboratory analysis is carried out in a safe, efficient and timely manner and ensure that systems and methods of analysis, sampling and testing are in place to allow for the generation of valid data.
4. Ensure validity of all test methods in the laboratory are established and documented.
5. Interact efficiently with other department managers/ directors.
6. Ensure department readiness for audits both internal and external authorities. Represent Quality management for Microbiology and interface with investigators during these inspections.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
7. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a science related discipline (preferably Microbiology/Pharmaceutical Sciences) and 8+ years managerial/supervisory pharmaceutical industrial experience preferably within a microbiology department.
8. Ability to provide leadership including the development and training of team members.
9. Project management, resource planning and budgeting.
10. Ability to work cross functionally with other departments (Analytical, Quality, Manufacturing and Regulatory).
11. Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, databases, Microsoft project planning (or similar software).
12. Working knowledge of isolator technology.
13. Working knowledge of Environmental Monitoring of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Environment