Technical Lead

Team Horizon is seeking a Technical Lead for a leading pharmaceutical company in South Dublin.

The company is hiring a Technical Lead to support the design and implementation of new Syringe Inspection Lines. The successful candidate may be requested to support Filling, Warehouse / Cold-Storage and Parts Prep areas as required. Previous experience of working on project sized $50m or similar.

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 peoples 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

• This position is part of the Engineering Technical Authority (ETA) organization that includes Process Systems, Facilities and Utilities, Site Project Engineering, and other engineering technical functions.
• Support the design and implementation of new Syringe Inspection Lines
• The Technical Lead will report to the Process Technical Lead for the project, who is also a member of the ETA.
• The project will have a strong focus on delivering a digitally enabled and sustainable facility aligned with our digital manufacturing strategy and our aggressive corporate sustainability goals.
• The successful Technical Lead will have extensive experience in Automatic Inspection Equipment, Syringe Filling, Material Logistics and Drug Product Storage Area design, development, and implementation.
  
  

What You Need To Apply

• Bachelors degree and over ten (10) years of experience in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• The position requires the ability to travel internationally as needed to deliver the project including overnight stays.
• Experience leading teams, projects, and programs.
• Extensive experience with Automatic Syringe Inspection Equipment design and delivery.
• Extensive experience in the delivery of capital projects as part of the design or process team.
• Proven ability to provide direction and oversight to equipment vendors to deliver for the capital projects.
• Experience in providing technical support to manufacturing facilities.
• Proven experience and track record of compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and partner in a complex, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in selection of and implementation of design elements for improved sustainability.
• Extensive experience in system Design, Install, Turnover and CQV.
• Extensive experience in generation of Design Qualification documentation in addition to reviewing/approving both design and CQV related documentation.
• Proven ability to work as part of cross functional team to deliver project requirements.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of industry trends (e.g., regulatory and compliance, technology, human performance programs, sustainability, asset insurance, etc.) to stay at the forefront of technology implementation.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g. cGMP, building codes, fire codes, electrical codes, OSHA, LEED, Energy codes, Mechanical codes, Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes) to ensure compliance.
• Ability to develop, implement and utilize tools to drive efficiency in meeting business needs; establish measure and evaluate performance metrics, taking actions based on results.