Archive for the ‘Life Sciences’ Category

Quality Engineer for Midlands

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Quality Engineer  - Complaints

Quality Engineer - Complaints

Our Medical Device Client based in the Midlands is seeking a

 Quality Engineer for a Complaints Coordinator job.

 

Essential Skills / Experience

 
• Engineering/Science qualification 
• 2/3 years of working within a Quality environment
• Excellent technical writing skills – essential
• Attention to detail and accuracy – essential
• Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure
• Problem solving skills for developing creative solutions and meeting objectives are required.
• Skills that enable coordination of data, including MS-Office (primarily PowerPoint, Word, MD Project, Outlook and Excel);
• Excellent analytical ability
• The ability to prioritize tasks and be able to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously; and the ability to interface with all levels of management.

 

Job Purpose

 
The successful candidate will act as the primary contact within the EMEA region for Field Actions associated within the EMEA region.  He/She will be responsible for ensuring activities associated with Field Actions are approved, communicated, written and delivered as appropriate.  This will include initiation of Field Actions, ensuring compliance to associated regulatory requirements, creation and completion of the necessary paperwork required to complete the Field Action.  The role will also involve multi-site collaboration with local Company offices in addition to Customer Services and Legal Manufacturers.  The candidate will be responsible for providing regular status reports to Management and Regulatory Authorities as required.

 

For more information on this role, or to apply, go to -

http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/jobs_ireland.php?url=jobs&page=2

Science jobs activity in Munster

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Science, Engineering and Validation

Science, Engineering and Validation

We have a flurry of Science jobs in the Munster region -

Aseptic Supervisor -

* Supervise all aspects of Aseptic formulation, filling and packaging
* Supervise warehouse operation including receiving and shipping of material

Requirements

* Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, preferably in Engineering or a science discipline. .
* Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience of teams
* Experience with Aseptic manufacturing background

 

Senior Electrical Engineer – Facilities

-     Take responsibility for general electrical safety throughout the plant
-     Management of electrical maintenance personnel.
-     Development of electrical maintenance strategy, including manpower skills     development and appropriate preventative maintenance systems
-     Ensure compliance with best practice electrical standards.

Requirements -

• 5+ years in similar role.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing and/or Medical Device industry.
• Understanding of GMP, commissioning and validation activities

 

Validation Engineer – Software

·         Co-ordination, implementation and active participation in the site validation programme for  computer systems and cleaning
·         Provide input into all project phases i.e. from design through to the commissioning and qualification execution phases of the project.
·         Develop validation documentation as required (e.g. specifications, plans, protocols, procedures etc.).

Requirements –

·         Relevant 3rd Level Qualification in science or engineering
          A minimum of 3 years software validation experience in an established QA function preferably in the healthcare industry
·         Strong knowledge of CSV/GAMP,21CFR Part 11,Project Life Cycle and cGMP Regulations

 

Validation Manager

·               Manage all of the validation engineering functions at the site
·               Lead, integrate & project manage validation tasks from initial concept through to successful completion and delivery.
·               Continue to seek, support & drive cost saving initiatives where validation is involved or accountable for the functions

Requirements –

·            Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in an Engineering discipline
·            In-depth knowledge of Validation processes, Medical Product Manufacturing, especially high automated processes or aseptic operations.
·            Experience in FDA or IMB regulated manufacturing and proven management experience in a Quality organization
·            Strong project management skills and Competent validation knowledge with good organizational/administrative skills

 

If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply for any of these roles, go to -

http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/job-tags/limerick-jobs.htm

We look forward to hearing from you!

Mad Chemists Needed!

Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Calling all Mad Chemists!

Calling all Mad Chemists!

Mad Scientists we need you! Whether your passion lies in organic or inorganic chemistry, our question to you is have you 5 years experience in Raw Materials Testing,  Test Method Transfers or Aseptic Media Fills?

We have two Chemist positions available for a Medical Device company in Limerick, one dealing solely with Raw Materials Testing and introducing new techniques and the other is in a newer lab dealing with media fills, lab validation, set ups and Test Method Transfers!

Quite obviously you know what a HPLC is and the inner workings of the instrument itself, having clocked up infinite working hours on the main machine! But the instrumental requirements for these positions are the HPLC, GC, Mass Spec – you know the rest!

 We are now looking for your help!

PhD standard is desirable but not essential, but if you are Degree, Masters or PhD qualified in Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry with 5 years experience in the med device or pharmaceutical industry (i.e. aseptic environements and procedures)  then we want to hear from you.

Contact us for further information on the link below

http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/contact_us.php?url=contact

Nutrition Product Management

Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Here's an Idea!

Here's an Idea!

We have received a new position in for a Nutritional Product Manager for a Dublin based firm.

If you are from a Marketing background with 3 years in a Product Manager role in one of or more of the following industries:

  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical
  • FMCG
  • Medical Device

then please do get in touch with your most up to date CV.

For further details goto:

http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/medical-jobs/nutrition-product-manager-dublin/JB-1006-3.htm

“Super Aspirin”

Friday, June 18th, 2010
Nearly a thing of the past

Nearly a thing of the past

“Super Asprin” makes it’s mark.

John Gilmer has broken through the aspirin barrier to form this “Super Asprin”. He is now apparently in talks with Solvatrin Theraputics regarding developing the drug.

Solvatrin Theraputics are the company behind what has now been named as “Super Aspirin”, and are in talks with a number of multinational pharma companies.

Based in Cork, the company expects the super product to be “on the shelf” in the next two years. Regulatory approval pending, the sale are set to top €500m in the space of 8 years!

Dr John Gilmer has spent in excess of 10 years working on the “Super Aspirin” believes it will give you all the benefits of aspirin but not the gastro-intestinal bleeding side effect. In order to protect the intestine and stomach lining, Gilmer discovered that he could deactivate the aspirin and re-activate at a later stage by enzymes naturally present in the blood. Basically, the aspirin content content becomes active as soon as it reaches the bloodstream.

“Our research has shown the market demands a solution to the side effects of aspirin and our drug directly addresses this problem” says c0-founder Pat O’Flynn.

It appears that June is a good month for Research, Development and Pharmaceuticals – Gilmer’s 10 years hard work has finally paid off

Product Management Anyone?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Driving the Product Forward

Driving the Product Forward

Product Management anyone?

I have a new role in Product Management for all Marketing people in the healthcare, medical device and FMCG industry.

5-6 years experience in a Product Management/ Marketing role would be a distinct advantage.

This is a permanent Product Manager job based in Dublin

Let us know if you are interested so we can send you more information!

EndoFLIP a success!

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Success for EndoFLIP!

Success for EndoFLIP!

Cropson’s EndoFLIP has had it’s first use in a new weight loss surgery technique, known as gastric imbrications.

The reversible gastric imbrications technique is a unique procedure that needs no device implanted or no tissue removed from the stomach.

The potential for success in the US is quite realistic, given the popularity for weight loss surgery in the US.

“The EndoFLIP device has the avility to change the way we do bariatric surgery all over the world” says Dr Daniel Cottam, “There has been nothing as revolutionary as this device since the lap band”.
Cottam added “I believe in five years we won’t know how we ever did bariatric surgery without it”.

EndoFLIP technology “fills an important need for the gastric imbrications procedure, namely providing visual feedback to the surgeon “, John O Dea, CEO Crospon as said.

Once again, we wish Crospon the very best of luck with their venture in the US.

Watch this space for further EndoFLIP updates!

Chief Science Officer

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Pharmacy Science

Pharmacy Science

Chief Scientific (Pharmacy) Officer – Limerick

 

We are currently looking for a fully qualified Pharmacist for a Chief Scientific Officer role in Limerick.

This is a start up client.

This Science Officer must be a qualified Pharmacist

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience and at least two years must be spent working as a Hospital Pharmacist.

This person must have extensive experience in working with the HSE or the NHS. 

Science Officers would have to reside in Limerick or be willing to relocate to Limerick – this is a Must 

This is a permanent Science Officer role for Pharmacists

If you are interested in this job please contact Elaine on 01-2016363 or goto 

 http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/jobs_ireland.php?url=jobs

Elan $900m Sale

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Eland to sell off EDT

Eland to sell off EDT

 

Plans to sell Elan’s drug technology business EDT may rise a portion from when Kelly Martin aimed to sell in 2008.

 

Elan’s EDT is said to be worth $900m should it float on the US Stock market. Elan almost sold off for $1.4bn in 2008 with a number of equities reaching the second round of bidding.

Between the collapse of Lehman Brothers and financial panic, the deal was scuppered.
Here’s hoping the deal goes their way this time around!

Lilly to take on Pfizer Animal Health

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

 

Lilly aquisition of Pfizer Animal Health

Lilly aquisition of Pfizer Animal Health

A deal has been agreed between Pfizer Animal Health and Lilly which sees a transfer of a number of Pfizer’s assets to Lilly.

The agreement includes the acquisition of one of their Sligo Manufacturing Plants. All staff will be offered positions with Lilly.

European rights to many vaccines, parasiticides and feed additives are being sold off to Elanco, Lilly’s animal health division as part and parcel of its recent procurement of competitor Wyeth.

With the closing of this deal still to be approved, Pfizer are said to be receiving an undisclosed payment upfront.

President of Elanco, Jeff Simmons has welcomed the procurement, saying that Pfizer’s portfolio and plant is “a natural fit for Elanco and positions us well for sustained growth”

“Through this acquisition, we will expand and diversify our European presence with new market-leading products, augment our growing portfolio of companion animal medicines, and acquire new biologic and vaccine capabilities. We are excited about these new opportunities to improve animal health and protein production, and deliver greater value to our customers”