An exciting opportunity has become available for a Technical Specialist – Operations to join the Vaccines IPT team for an 11-month contract. This role is ideal for someone passionate about biopharmaceutical innovation and process excellence, with strong technical expertise in vaccine manufacturing. As a Technical Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting operations, driving technical investigations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Technical Specialist, you will bring energy, technical acumen, and leadership to:

• Provide day-to-day technical support for vaccine manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools (DMAIC, A3, OPPS).
• Lead and support cross-functional technical projects to enhance process performance and robustness.
• Manage and coach on EHS and quality investigations; review and oversee batch records.
• Act as a site point of contact for compliance initiatives related to Vaxneuvance.
• Drive process improvements using Lean Six Sigma and other lean methodologies.
• Support material management, with a focus on cost efficiency and supply continuity.
• Represent the Vaccines IPT team on cross-functional site projects.
• Ensure strict adherence to compliance, quality, and safety standards in line with the site's Quality Management System (QMS).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• An Honours Degree or Master’s in Science or Engineering (preferably in Biotechnology).
• 4+ years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in drug substance manufacturing processes such as UF/DF, lyophilisation, bottle filling, and PAT.
• Hands-on experience with single-use technologies, including troubleshooting and vendor interaction.
• Proven track record in leading or contributing to cross-functional technical teams.
• Familiarity with material management systems and cost optimization.
• Solid understanding of FDA/HPRA regulations and quality standards in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply existing knowledge creatively to complex challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated independence in decision-making and project execution.