Chemist 2/Chemical Engineer 2

Chemical process development engineer with working knowledge of drug device combination products and the manufacturing processes of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) components.

The primary function of this position is to lead and/or participate in projects focused on developing strategy with respect to chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) of combination drug devices, specifically providing oversight in process development and validation, equipment qualification for coating technologies and out of specification (OOS) investigation.

Reporting to: Manager, Post Market Engineering / Team Lead, Post Market Engineering

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• Provide oversight in the development of CMC strategies to support global regulatory strategy and submissions and Support submissions pertinent to CMC for global regulators.
• Provide CMC expertise and collaborate with stakeholders to identify contract manufacturers, API vendor selection, qualification and support audits of same.
• Lead or participate in engineering projects serving as subject matter expert within the field of CMC and test method development.
• Provide input on new product introduction and assessing proposed manufacturing changes and provide guidance during implementation of product changes.
• Maintain high level of expertise in FDA, US Pharmacopeia and/or European Pharmacopeia and ICH guidelines related to CMC regulatory topics.
• Technically review data and reports for accuracy and consistency with regulator’s expectations
• Lead engineering Investigation / Root Cause Analysis of OOS API results ensuring consistency in terms of methodology and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with other Post Market / Manufacturing Engineering Teams to ensure the effective completion of all activities associated with Post Market Engineering projects / objectives.
• Collaborate and interact effectively with other Cook companies and global functions within Cook (e.g., Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Operations (Manufacturing), and Quality) to develop and implement CMC strategies.
• Ensure effective reporting to the Post Market Engineering management team.
• Work closely to build effective relationships with other functions in particular Production, Quality and Regulatory teams.

Other General Responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities are in compliance with:
  • Cook’s Code of Conduct.
  • Cook’s Quality System requirements.
  • Company HR policies.
• Liaise with other Cook manufacturing facilities as required.

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in chemical engineering/engineering/science or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience with CMC preferred
• Familiarity with FDA, US Pharmacopeia and/or European Pharmacopeia and ICH CMC regulatory topics.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate across functions.
• Familiarity with statistical methods, analysis, and interpretation.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, organize, and prioritize within time constraints.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• High self-motivation.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.

About Cook Limerick  

Cook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996, starting out with labeling and distribution and steadily growing and evolving to include manufacturing, centralised customer support and on to collaborative product development in the Innovation Centre. The Ireland location is our European headquarters and houses our EMEA Support Centre. This location currently employs more than 1000 people and manufactures 10% of Cook’s products for global markets.   

Our employee benefits include:   

• Hybrid Work Model    

• Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme   

• Medical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family   

• Life Assurance and Income Protection cover   

• Educational Assistance    

• Performance related Bonus   

• Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talks   

• Fully equipped gym on site   

• 39-hour week with flexible start & finish times    

• Paid time off to participate in volunteer activities   

• Free parking   

• Subsidised restaurant   

• Sports & Social club 

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