Job Description

Our Carlow site is a world-class manufacturing facility, and the company’s first stand-alone vaccine and biologics facility outside the US. Carlow employs highly skilled employees and is an important element of our network of sites, playing a pivotal role in the manufacture of our immuno-oncology treatment.

Carlow is a state-of-the-art, vaccines and biologics facility focused on formulating and filling vaccine and biologic products that improve and transform the lives of people across the world.

Our sustained investment in Ireland empowers Carlow to offer its team the opportunity to continuously grow, learn, invent and thrive. We are growing our highly-skilled team and building our presence in Carlow so that we can continue to lead scientific breakthroughs in the treatment of some of the world’s most harmful diseases.

General role requirements include :

• Work within the Carlow's Production and Maintenance team to deliver life saving products to patients.
• Manage process / equipment improvements through completion of projects as required.
• Responsible for delivery of training, while focusing on continuous process improvement using Lean Principles.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems, identify need for new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to optimize throughput and reduce process cycle times; Drive change through Change control system in line with deadlines.
• Reduce operational costs and improve the overall equipment effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement, perform root cause analysis on system failures and substandard equipment performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's etc, all under aseptic/clean room conditions. Provide input, review and approval for atypical, observation, and process capability investigations. Oversee coordination of resources to implement suggestions/ideas of merit.
• Recognize and investigate opportunities for financial savings and supports opportunities for financial savings by providing resources, expertise and project work; Participates in development of profit plan and budgets.
• Drive and participate effectively in writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials and procedures for various IPT systems; ensure all work is carried out in line with same.
• Leadership activities including selection, development, coaching and day to day management.
• Ensure that the team receives appropriate resources and programmes to develop technical and other skills, to complete their jobs whilst stimulating personal growth and development in line with role. Develop and maintain training programmes.
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture in Carlow.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

What skills you will need:

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

• MSc/BSc. qualification (Engineering or Science or similar) or equivalent.
• High level written and verbal communications with advanced PC skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work as part of a team
• High personal integrity, credibility and energy. Demonstrated ability to work as part of diverse teams in an inclusive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-driven with respect to driving results and implementing identified improvement initiatives.

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Coaching, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Engineering Design, Engineering Standards, Equipment Troubleshooting, Estimation and Planning, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Implement Training Programs, Industrial Engineering, Ishikawa Diagrams, Lean Process Improvements, Management Process, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Operational Due Diligence, Problem Solving, Process Capability Analysis, Process Improvements, Professional Engineering, Project Management {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/20/2025

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