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Product Compliance Head Job in East Midlands

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Naynesh Mistry at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Product Compliance Head to join a global pharmaceutical company at their site based in the East Midlands on a permanent basis.

Product Compliance Head Job Description

As Product Compliance Head, you will manage the compliance across the 3 production units, ensuring that all aspects of the handling, manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products comply with the requirements of the Quality Manual and Policies and meet all relevant cGMP regulatory and legislative requirements

The purpose of this Product Compliance Head position is to provide technical leadership for the site in all product quality compliance related matters and ensure operational business comply with cGMP legal and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities of this Product Compliance Head job will include:

  • Ensure that all aspects of the handling, manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products at the site comply with the requirements of the Pharma Corporate Quality Manual and Policies and meet all relevant cGMP regulatory and legislative requirements.
  • Ensure that the local Quality System and Standard Operating Procedures are in place and that compliance with cGMP
  • Ensure that a high quality of products is achieved through qualification and validation based upon quality risk analysis.
  • Ensure that the QA department maintains an innovative approach based on improvement, implementation of best practice.
  • Provide leadership, direction and support to the people within the QA Compliance area and ensure that they are qualified, achieve a high level of competence, are motivated and carry out their duties in a safe manner.
  • Maintain current knowledge of local and international regulatory and legislative requirements and trends to ensure that expert advice and appropriate technical support on product quality related matters is provided to the whole site.
  • Ensure that all components, drug product containers, closures, in process materials, packaging material, labelling and drug products are released in accordance with the registered specifications.
  • Manage complaints, recalls, counterfeits and product tampering according to the company Corporate Quality Manual.

To be considered for this Product Compliance Head position, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

  • A degree in Sciences or equivalent
  • Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control and/or in manufacturing environment within the Pharmaceutical industry.
  • Previous experience in API manufacture and ICH guidelines are preferred, however experience within secondary pharmaceutical manufacture will also be considered if you show the technical and managerial skills required for this role.
  • Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and be familiar with international guidelines, including FDA and MHRA.

Naynesh Mistry - Scientific Recruitment Consultant at CK Science

Please contact Naynesh for more details.

How to apply:

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For more information regarding this Product Compliance Head position, please contact Naynesh Mistry at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24328 in all correspondence.

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Quality Compliance Jobs across the UK

Monday, March 5th, 2012

CK Science are currently recruiting for a number of Quality Compliance jobs to be based across the UK.

These positions are based in the  Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Chemical industries. We are looking for high quality candidates with QA and Quality Auditing backgrounds. To find out more, please watch Reena Dhana’s short video below.

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Contact us:

Head Office/Midlands Office:

Brunswick House
The Bridge Business Centre
Beresford Way
Chesterfield
S41 9FG

T: 0114 283 9956
E: chesterfield@ckscience.co.uk

 

Southern Office

9 High Street
Stevenage
SG1 3BG

T: 01438 723500
E: stevenage@ckscience.co.uk

 

Northern Office

Mountjoy Research Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3UZ

T: 0191 384 8905
E: durham@ckscience.co.uk

Nestlé to create 300 jobs in Derbyshire

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

As reported by the BBC, Nestlé is to create 300 jobs as a result of its £110m investment in its Nescafé Dulce Gusto coffee manufacturing plant in Derbyshire.

The investment will treble the production capacity of the plant and will add twelve new high-speed production lines which will be used to make coffee pods to be sold in the UK and 40 other countries across the world.

Nestlé’s plant in Derbyshire has experienced high growth over the years and is set to rise o 800 by 2013.

These newly created jobs in Derbyshire will be part of Nestlé’s first intake into their new Academy which will aim to increase the number of graduates to the company.

Prime Minister David Cameron described the announcement as “brilliant news for UK manufacturing and for the local community”.

Speaking of the announcement, Paul Gimwood, chairman and chief executive officer of Nestlé UK and Ireland, said: “The team there have really focused on quality output, efficiency and really making the best plant that we have for this type of product worldwide.

“That’s actually meant that when we’ve come to spend extra money and put extra investment in, it’s been a bit of a no-brainer to actually say the money should go to Tutbury.”

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Associate Director of GMP based in London

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

 

Jason Johal at CK Science is currently recruiting for an Associate Director for GMP to join a global pharmaceutical company based in London.

The role:

As Associate Director of GMP, you will be expected to provide regional strategic direction and oversight for GMP quality for all IMP developmental compounds, and commercial products for which the group is the marketing application holder.

You will also be expected to ensure alignment with global strategic objectives, and participate in the development and implementation of these from Phase 1 through to Phase 3 and 4, and commercial products.

The role also encompasses manufacture, testing, packaging and shipment to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Day-to-day activities will include the management and overseeing of quality requirements of the IMP and MA supply chains (from API to labelled stock, release, importation and distribution) including all vendors, internal and external, ensuring appropriate management of quality compliance requirements including technical/quality agreements, audits, performance and compliance monitoring, feedback and improvements.

There will be the need to ensure that the regulatory release requirements are properly coordinated and that the QP network has available to it all relevant information for batch release and importation (API to study site or commercial distribution releases). There will also be the need to participate in Global Investigational Quality initiatives and regular activities, including meetings in order to assure that developmental GMP quality operations and compliance activities are aligned and compliant with applicable regulations.

The ideal candidate:

To be considered for this Associate Director role you will have extensive experience in commercial and drug development of pharmaceuticals in relevant functions of quality/production/other support functions along with experience in QA/QC in the pharmaceutical industry and managerial or senior level planning or project management experience in a relevant environment.

In addition, you will have specific experience in one or more of the following; IMPs, commercial product supply, clinical research is essential and experience across API, drug substance, drug product, packaging and labelling of pharmaceutical products, preferably in global and multi-disciplinary drug development/production environment is preferred. An understanding and working knowledge of Quality Management Systems with the ability to interpret requirements, anticipate issues, make informed decisions and respond rapidly to emerging quality situations is also essential. Though not essential QP status or training would be welcomed.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Associate Director please contact Jason Johal at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email jjohal@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST23186 in all correspondence.

Cambridge based Oval Medical Technologies receives £2million investment

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

As reported by Business Week, the Cambridge-based Oval Medical Technologies have secured a £2 million investment.

Oval Medical Technologies are experts in the design and development of drug delivery devices on vials, prefilled syringes and autoinjectors.

The substantial investment has come from AptarGroup, who now own a 20 per cent stake in Oval. They  are recognised as the market leader in the development and manufacture of innovative drug delivery services.

The investment will enable Apta Pharma, the division of the company which specialises in working with the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, to enter new categories, broaden it’s product portfolio and overall reach.

Oval is currently working with pharmaceutical companies to help customise devise for specific therapeutic areas. Currently, they are in the process of developing a novel auotinjector which is smaller and safer to use than any other device on the market.

Speaking of the news, Oval chairman, Peter Keen stated,

 “Aptar Pharma’s recognised experience and global presence will enhance Oval’s credibility within the pharmaceutical market and we are delighted that they have become our preferred manufacturing partner.

“Oval will benefit from their experience and particularly as it moves forward and prepares for the scale up of its technology. The investment will provide Oval with financial resources to develop and commercialise its autoinjector technology more rapidly thereby ensuring that it remains a leader in the field.”

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BP Struggle to Fill Roles

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Oil and gas company BP are struggling to find skilled engineers to expand their North Sea operations, reports the BBC.

The growth of the North Sea oil and gas fields, expected to create hundreds of jobs, seems to have stagnated as Trevor Garlick, head of BP’s North Sea operations, said the company cannot find the correct people to fill the roles. He adds that “getting hold of the right people is a real issue for us.”

BP views the North Sea as a ‘training ground’ where the most capable employees are developed before being moved overseas. Mr Garlick says that whilst “we are hiring a lot of people, but we are also an exporter of a couple of hundred people to other regions.” It is believed that the oil and gas industry is expected to create over 15,000 jobs in the next five years, though companies complain of the same problem as BP – being able to find qualified staff to fill positions.

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Environmental Chemists on the Rise

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Environmental chemists are much needed in most jobs, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, reports ibnlive.com.

All industries need environmental officers to assess the effect the business has on the environment, and find ways to reduce that impact. The job essentially involves knowing the effects of chemicals (or whatever the business deals with) on the environment. For example, how can a pharmaceutical firm safely and effectively dispose of waste products or leftover stock?

Industries are taking a much more proactive role in environmental issues, so that the role of chemists is becoming prominent. Pharmaceutical, chemical and waste disposal industries all obviously need environmental chemists, but recently even IT firms are beginning to employ people to monitor their environmental impact. A solid grounding in chemistry is of great importance, and it is often recommended that those looking into such a role go on environmental courses.

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Sheffield Waste Recycling Plant to Create Jobs

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

The Yorkshire Post has reported that 20 jobs will be created at a waste plastic recycling plant in Sheffield.

Kevin Parkin has successfully transformed the fortunes of several companies, and has decided to launch his own businesses. One of said businesses is R3 Products, which will treat mixed and unsorted plastics before selling it on as building products.

Mr Parkin has estimated that they “will employ 20 people within the first year of operation” before adding that the UK industry needs “to be in a position where we can compete with Chinese manufacturers.”

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Chemistry is Being Celebrated Worldwide in 2011

Monday, July 11th, 2011

2011 is the International Year of Chemistry, with chemistry being celebrated worldwide.

The slogan, “Chemistry – our life, our future” is driving forward events such as interactive experiments and lectures worldwide. The events are an attempt to increase public appreciation of chemistry, its ability to meet world needs, interest young people and generate excitement about the future of chemistry.

The year coincides with the 100th anniversary of Marie Curie’s Nobel Prize award, as well as the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies, meaning 2011 is a chance to celebrate the contribution of women to chemistry and indicate the benefits of international cooperation within the sciences.

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CK Science are looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join their team!

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

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CK Science is a leading independent scientific recruitment consultancy for science jobs.  Part of the CK Group, CK Science’s highly trained, specialist scientific recruitment consultants are here to help candidates and clients with their recruitment needs within the scientific, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, waste, environmental, and other related industries.

We currently have a vacancy within our Chesterfield office for a Trainee Scientific Recruitment Consultant. From the Chesterfield office we provide permanent and temporary recruitment solutions to companies employing scientists and engineers in the North of England, the Midlands, Wales and Ireland.

This is a sales orientated position with extensive people contact, both face to face and by telephone. We are looking for an outgoing individual with lots of personality who is hungry for success and will enjoy the satisfaction of providing a quality, professional service to both clients and candidates.  The role will focus on permanent recruitment services for the life sciences industry. 

To be considered for this role you should have a degree in a scientific or technical discipline (or equivalent experience) as you will be liaising with scientists and engineers on a technical level. A background in sales or recruitment would be beneficial. In any case, you must have excellent communication skills combined with self-confidence and a professional approach.

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For more information or to apply for this Russell Oakley at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email roakley@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH21966 in all correspondence.

 

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