General Information

Job Advert Title
Manufacturing Operations Graduate
Location
Ireland
Function/Business Area
Manufacturing
Department
DP Production
Employment Class
Intern/Student/Trainee (I)

Description

Manufacturing Operations Graduate

About Astellas:

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Opportunity:

As an Operations Graduate Engineer, you will work with the Manufacturing Operations (Man Ops) team and primarily support its activities. You will gain insight and experience in Man Ops operations and contribute to the delivery of related projects.

You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.

Key Activities for this role:

  • Support the Manufacturing department with MIR (Manufacturing Investigation Report) and CIR reviews and assist in the release of finished batches from site.
  • Participate in the management and closure of TrackWise records within the department through active involvement in Non-conformance investigations and identification of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure all periodic reviews of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure), Work Instructions, and Risk Assessments are performed within their due dates and liaise with document owners within Production, Warehouse, and Environmental Operations to manage this activity.
  • Report out on MIR errors each month through Pareto charts and liaise with production teams in identifying improvements to the MIRs in order to reduce the opportunity for error.
  • Responsible for follow-up with others (either inside or outside the department) in relation to input required for the timely completion of impact assessments, investigations, and CAPAs raised by the manufacturing department.
  • Support the site OpEx (Operational Excellence) program and participate in OpEx initiatives.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

  • Previous Pharma sector experience.

Educations/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.

Additional Information:

  • This is a permanent, full-time position.
  • Location: Dublin, Ireland.
  • This position is field based in Damastown, Dublin 15, Ireland. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

What We Offer:

  • A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
  • Opportunity and support for continuous development.
  • Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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