NPI Process Engineer
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland · Jornada completa
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- Experiencia
- 2–3 años
- Salario
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- Vacantes
- 1
- Al corriente
- Hace 4 horas
- Work mode
- En la oficina
- Educación
- Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering degree or related technical qualification
- Eligibility
- Candidates with the stated engineering or process chemistry background and the required manufacturing/pharmaceutical experience may apply. Experience in pharma start-ups or new product introductions is an added advantage.
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Descripción del trabajo
About AbbVie
AbbVie focuses on creating and delivering innovative medicines and solutions for major health conditions, with work spanning immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The company aims to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while addressing current and future medical challenges.
Role overview
AbbVie is hiring an NPI Process Engineer for its Technical Operations team at Manorhamilton Road in Sligo on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role centers on technical support for manufacturing from a chemistry and chemical engineering standpoint, along with the development of improved and more cost-effective processes.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out process development work for existing products and late-stage clinical products, including scale-up activities for plant equipment.
- Provide hands-on technical help to Production Team Leaders to improve equipment performance and resolve process issues.
- Support manufacturing and chemistry-related troubleshooting, optimization, cost-saving initiatives, and training/coaching for production staff.
- Lead and plan technical transfer activities for future product introductions.
- Identify, develop, and progress continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with process engineers and cross-functional teams.
- Optimize processes and equipment to improve chemistry performance, cleaning effectiveness, product quality, yield, and throughput, while recommending and implementing efficiency measures.
- Support process front runs and use tests for both NPI and commercial operations.
- Create process control recipes for new product introductions and refine existing commercial recipes.
- Provide engineering input for manufacturing and digital control system issues, including troubleshooting, training, and coaching.
- Assist with commissioning and validation work during project start-up.
- Develop and maintain batch and cleaning documentation for new product introductions.
- Prepare feasibility studies and operating budgets for upcoming product introductions.
Requirements
- A third-level degree or higher in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
- At least 2 years of process engineering experience in a relevant manufacturing environment, or 3+ years in process chemistry with experience in batch processing, automation, technical transfers, scale-up, commissioning, and validation in a cGMP pharmaceutical setting.
- Prior exposure to start-up environments or new product introductions in pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP and relevant pharmaceutical regulatory expectations is an advantage.
- Proven project management ability, with a track record of delivering on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Additional information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and operates with a focus on integrity, innovation, positive impact, and community support. The employer states equal opportunity commitment including veterans and disabled individuals.
US & Puerto Rico only: further information about equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations is referenced by the employer for those regions.
Contract details
This position is a fixed-term assignment lasting 12 months and is based onsite in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland.