Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Be part of the team that ensures sustainable products meets standard quality and committed to deliver to customers worldwide!
- Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista's list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023).
- Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
Our Quality group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The position of Associate Specialist in Value Stream (VSM) Laboratory (Oral Solid Dose (OSD) / Component lab) will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance within our organization.
In this role, you will be responsible for all or subset of the key responsibilities below:
- Perform analytical testing of intermediates, finish drug products, cleaning samples, according to approved procedures.
- Participate in analytical method transfer/validation/verification, new product introduction and equipment qualification.
- Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe.
- Provide inputs for the development and revision of Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and other GMP documents.
- Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, laboratory inventory and ensure inspection readiness.
- Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects.
- Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
- Perform review of laboratory documents such as orphan data check and equipment logs.
What you must have
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Science/ Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or proven relevant experience.
- 0 - 3 years of applied professional work experience in the Quality Laboratory.
Personal Qualities
- Leadership skills and ability to influence/collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
- Customer focus with strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset.
- Strategic and critical thinking mindset with a collaborative and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing well-structured career path
- A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that's committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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