Senior Process Engineer/Specialist

Posted:
8/23/2024, 4:49:59 AM

Location(s):
Municipal District of Carrigaline, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

Closing Date:28th August 2024

Position Summary:

Ringaskiddy API site in Cork plays a critically strategic role within Pfizer, it is the global site for new small molecule API(Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) products through scale up and launch, as well as manufacture of large volume patented and off-patent medicines.

Colleagues on the site use state of the art equipment and leading-edge technology, as well as work collaboratively with Research and Development to provide the highest quality innovative products to the market. 

The roles will be responsible for delivering excellence in all aspects of API manufacture at Ringaskiddy across the API lifecycle in line with continuously demonstrating the Pfizer core values along with the site’s fundamentals and SQE principles.

Excellence in the delivery of safe, quality compliant and efficient campaigns and changeovers of equipment trains from product to product plays a key role in the competitiveness of the Ringaskiddy site within the Pfizer API Network.

We are looking for seasoned Process Chemists, Engineers, and Specialists to fill several openings on our team.

As a Senior Process Engineer/Specialist your role will be to:

  • Work at the core of our site as part of a cross functional Process-Centric Team to own the day-to-day manufacturing responsibilities, delivering important therapeutic products in line with customer and patient demands.
  • Demonstrate and implement continuous improvements to deliver optimum and robust chemistry and efficient use of plant equipment under our banner of excellence in Safety, Quality, Cost and Supply.
  • Leverage process and technical knowledge gained on lab-to-plant scale to investigate potential challenges and implement innovative and lasting solutions.
  • Project manage the work in an efficient & structured manner, while easily and effectively communicating with peers and stakeholders.
  • Co-ordinate and Lead Changeover Activities in a multi-product manufacturing facility. Taking ownership of the changeover to performance to ensure high standards on safety and quality.
  • Effectively use the site business processes to support and to monitor the Process & Changeover performance e.g., Change control, Safety and Quality Investigation systems, 6 Sigma RFT and Lean Tools, Visual management at Area Information Centres, SWP generation and tracking etc.
  • Create Automated Recipes across Process & Changeover to support RFT Execution.

Qualifications:

Must Have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering/ Science field.

  • Minimum 4 plus years of experience in operational plant experience or relevant pharmaceutical(API) experience.

  • Relevant experience in an API manufacturing or API technical (process chemistry, process engineering) environment.

  • Excellent technical and operational plant experience   
  • Strong communication, influencing, organisational and planning skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver manufacturing excellence standards consistently themselves and in teams.
  • Proven to deliver on continuous improvement.

Skills and Attributes that will be Important for the Role

  • Have strong technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstration of the SQE principles
  • Have a willingness to learn and to be challenged.
  • Be change focused.
  • Have creativity to identify improvement opportunities and the initiative to see them implemented.

Behaviours:

  • Have swift informed decision-making mind-set.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and agility to fit any future business needs.
  • Be proud of our business treating it as our own.
  • Be a strategic thinker.
  • Demonstrate internal and external collaboration.
  • Demonstrate entrepreneurial mind set and taking thoughtful risk.
  • Inspire and empower to continuously improve.
  • Show tenacity and be a completer finisher.

Pfizer Colleague Competencies:

  • Demonstrates Business Acumen
  • Functional / Technical Skills
  • Timely Decision Making
  • Seizes Accountability
  • Grows Self
  • Change Agile
  • Builds Effective Teams
  • Self-Awareness
  • Peer Relationships

Our offerings include:
- A competitive compensation & benefit package with a permanent position
- Unparalleled opportunities for professional development
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Please note: This is not a shift-based role. Working hours are 37- hours per week (Monday to Friday), onsite.

Multiple vacancies available.

Additional Information 

  • In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland. 

  • Please note there is no relocation support available for this position 

 

How to apply 

  • Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

Purpose  

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. 

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees. 

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

Manufacturing

Pfizer

Website: https://www.pfizer.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1849

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine