Job Description

Intern - NPI/Tech Transfer Team

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Join our NPI/Tech Transfer team and be at the forefront of innovation, supporting New Product Introductions and Technical Transfers. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your energy, knowledge, and leadership to a dynamic team dedicated to advancing health solutions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting New Product Introductions/Technical Transfers
• Provide process, technical, and validation support operations including ongoing support of manufacturing processes and support for new product introduction
• Conduct analytical/engineering studies associated with the development of new components, products, processes systems, and facilities
• Coordinate, design, and execute equipment qualification and validation as required
• Serve as technical and/or validation support for manufacturing and new product introduction
• Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute process development studies in support of new product introduction and ongoing manufacturing support
• Provide technical input into quality notifications by authoring/reviewing/approving investigations
• Execute equipment commissioning and qualification programs
• Execute equipment/qualification validation programs, including re-qualification and re-validation
• Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute qualification/validation documentation and studies in line with the standard approval process
• Perform data analysis and make informed decisions/recommendations based on conclusions from data analysis
• Support continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Lead and actively participate in projects, system failure investigations, and investigation reports
• Execute/develop change controls
• Contribute to Kaizen events as appropriate
• Perform root cause analysis of system failures and implement corrective actions through the change management system
• Serve as technical engineering representative for internal technical group discussions and represent the site at global technical forums
• Participate and/or lead cross-functional or single-function teams, including liaising with vendors or above-site groups
• Drive compliance with Global Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, regulatory requirements, and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in daily activities
• Ensure compliance through documentation completion, risk assessments, closing out corrective actions, participating in audits and inspections, and proactively highlighting any compliance issues
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture on site
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Currently studying Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a Science, Engineering, or other Technical discipline
• Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to Irish, European, and International Codes, Standards, and Practices
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and external customers in a team-oriented manner
• Understanding of the specific responsibilities of all site departments as they relate to one’s own department and the business processes it supports

PQ20

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Change Management, Clinical Research, Corrective Action Management, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Equipment Qualification, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health Economics, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Manufacturing Support, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Production Support, Project Management, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting and Analysis, Six Sigma {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/16/2026

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