Qualified Person

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.

The Qualified Person (QP) at AbbVie Manorhamilton Road Sligo is responsible for ensuring the compliance and quality of our pharmaceutical products. This role requires expertise in quality assurance practices within an FDA and EMEA approved environment to maintain product safety and integrity. As a QP for the site, you will work closely with our products throughout their manufacturing lifecycle, up until release from the site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EudraLex Volume 4 EU Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice and Annex 16 requirements.
• Certify that each batch is manufactured and checked according to relevant laws, GMPs, and product specifications at AbbVie Manorhamilton Road Sligo.
• Oversee the disposition of bulk products, determining release or rejection based on manufacturing and testing data.
• Assess and resolve day-to-day quality issues, ensuring products meet quality and safety standards.
• Support cross-functional teams in process improvement and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance product quality and process optimisation.
• Make informed decisions within quality systems, adhering to regulatory standards, and handle quality queries from the operations team.
• Promote a culture of excellence in quality and compliance throughout the organisation.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance with quality standards.

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in a science discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised for QP status under Directive 2001/83/EC, Article 49.
• Experience as a QP on a license preferrable
• Strong cognitive skills to rapidly familiarise oneself with products and processes, along with excellent interpersonal skills.

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. 

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