QC Equipment Technical Specialist - 1yr Fixed Term Contract (Salaried) in Hatfield

The Company Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas. Eisai Manufacturing is the hub of Eisai’s production and supply chain. We make tablets, package these into blisters, label and package vials and bottles. We also manage the wider medicines supply chain and other companies who undertake work on our behalf. By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Your new role

This job is responsible for supporting all QC equipment and associated electronic systems through the equipment’s life cycle used within the Quality Control Laboratory. This includes supporting all technical developments within EML’s laboratory as well as third party contracting activities to ensure operation in accordance with the requirements of the departmental Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP. Ensure Quality Control Laboratory systems and software used to support the manufacture, packaging, testing, storage and distribution of marketed drug products comply with current GMP and Eisai Corporate expectations. Provide input to the writing, review and approval of any associated quality policies, systems and procedures as required. Support and deliver the required qualification and validation of EML QC equipment, processes and systems to ensure performance in line with EML procedures, GMP and GAMP guidelines for process, equipment and electronic systems. Support the procurement of new equipment and providing forecast for new/replacement lab equipment/software. Lead the maintenance of EML procedures supporting Qualification and Validation ensuring they are current with updated requirements for Qualification and Validation and cGMP, cGxP expectations. Coordinate and lead equipment service and repair activities. Support QC team members with training and education on use of specialist QC equipment as required. Ensure user access to systems is maintained in line with procedures and support is provided to facilitate the set up and change management of system data to ensure continuous system availability and functionality.

What are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical Quality Control equipment and electronic system qualification, and validation.
• Excellent communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication links within EML, affiliated organisations and other customers.
• Ability to understand and analyse user requirements to facilitate changes and system improvements.
• Working knowledge of electronic systems, CSV and GAMP requirements.
• Good understanding of the requirements of data integrity and application to system management.
• Working knowledge of Quality Control Systems and analytical software and electronic Quality Systems.
• Good technical and scientific judgement.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present key findings.
• Ability to describe technical information in easy-to-understand terms.
• Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of GMP Guidelines and Regulations.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of technical advancements in electronic systems.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes:

• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles.
• Discretionary Bonus.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Retail discounts.
• Well-being & mental health awareness programmes.
• Multi-faith prayer room.

You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application. If you have any questions, please contact us on TalentAcquisition@eisai.net.

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:

• to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
• to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity.