Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

In AbbVie Ballytivnan, we are recruiting for an Incoming QA Compliance Specialist to join our team. This position will report into the Quality Operations Lead and support the Quality Assurance team.

What you will do:

Ensure that all products leaving AbbVie Biologics Ballytivnan meet the standards required for marketed and investigational drug products.Complete incoming quality assurance (IQA) release of raw materials, single use assemblies and bulk drug substance.Ensure timely release of materials for manufacture of products in compliance with all site policies, procedures and timelinesProvide quality oversight of sampling requirements for excipients to ensure aseptic sampling requirements.Leading / Assisting in investigations arising out of specifications results for IQA materialsLease with approved contract laboratories for quotations, processing and release of samples.Review/Audit of completed release records.Authoring specifications and standard operation proceduresActing as SME during regulatory and internal inspectionsCompletion of quality review of operations documentation (SOPs, JSTMs, Risk Assessments)Provide Stability Program Support, e.g. sample pulls, weekly checks, protocol generation (as required).Finished product status maintenance, including labelling as required.Administration of Quality Logs, e.g. QA Hold, Sample Request.Drive continuous improvements and simplify site processes and procedure, specifically relating to the Operations function to ensure compliance is maintained at all times.Other support as deemed necessary.
Qualifications

What you will need:

Third level degree in a science, quality or engineering discipline.Ideally previous experience in a quality role for incoming release of materialsA minimum of three years’ experience in a quality/operations role in a highly regulated GMP environment. Experience in biologics manufacturing is highly desirable.Experience in aseptic processing gained within either a quality or operations role is highly desirable.A strong knowledge of regulatory requirements is required. 

Cognitive Skills

Requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures at all times.Requires proven problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new requirements.Requires innovative thinking, where new and untested solutions are proposed, demonstrated and implemented on a regular basis.Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders.Requires total commitment to quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times.Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic at all times.Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role.Strong interpersonal skills are required.Supports the principles of Perfect Performance.   

Ownership/Accountability

Has a personal responsibility to commit to the AbbVie Vision, to engage and align with the AbbVie Strategic Imperatives, and to consistently execute the accordance with the AbbVie Operational Pillars and AbbVie Ways of Work.The position has a high level of autonomy and individuals are expected to work on their own initiative.Shows a high level of tenacity to ensure closure of issues and projects.Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times.This position impacts on product quality and technical performance as well as manufacturing operations.Expected to handle all day-to-day operational quality issues. If problems occur, can consult their leader.Adheres to and follows all procedures policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with cGMP and HPRA/FDA regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines 

Influence/Leadership

May be required to support cross functional teams and cost improvement projects.Expected to influence operations area owners to ensure that quality issues are identified, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented to maintain compliance.Provides guidance to the operations functions as required to maintain a compliant efficient relationship.Is a site SME on compliance and provides guidance on same

Decision Making/Impact

Decision making within confines of quality systems in relation to applicable regulatory and international standards. Expected to handle all day to day quality issues/queries from the operations function, however, if a major problem occurs they will confer with relevant personnel or Team Leader.Decision making within confines of agreed responsibility with Team Leader.

Supervision Received

Individual is given authority to carry out their duties without close supervision.Reports to Quality Operations Manager

EHS Responsibilities

Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.Wear PPE as required.
Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html