Job Description

Our Graduate Programme will start your journey on a career path within the Pharmaceutical industry. Not only will you learn both technical and professional skills, but work on projects that will contribute towards enhancing people’s lives across the world.

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals. 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 a company we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do and want you to join us to find innovative ways to create new solutions, products and strategies we haven’t invented yet.

So, what will you be responsible for?

Over the course of the three-year programme you will bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Operate as part of the Engineering, Operations and MS&T teams, on a yearly-rotation basis, supporting the daily and long-term goals of the teams.
• Participate in troubleshooting meetings and root cause analysis workshops in support of manufacturing activities
• Compile data and trends on batch performance (yield & cadence) and adherence to critical product quality measurements
• Author technical memos and strategies for manufacturing investigations and improvements
• Writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials and maintenance procedures for various Quality systems; ensure all work is carried out in line with same.
• Peer review documentation, ensuring QC Right First Time KPIs are achieved.
• Participate in daily team meetings and ensure effective communication of testing progress, deviations etc.
• Ensure that all Quality Systems within the department are adhered to on a daily basis.
• Complete all documentation in compliance with GMP and GxP standards.
• Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness.
• Collaborating with others by sharing your skill-set and expertise
• Drive continuous improvement, perform root cause analysis on system failures e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's etc.
• Drive compliance with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions, including maintenance of accurate records.

This programme will be completed fully on site (Swords)

The ideal person will have:

• Working towards an Engineering or Science qualification or relevant discipline

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Engineering Design, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Industrial Engineering, Job Descriptions, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Professional Engineering, Project Management, Self Motivation, Teamwork, Technical Writing, Writing Job Descriptions

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Job Posting End Date:

09/20/2025

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