Subject Matter Expert - Chemical APIs

As Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Chemical API for the Group you can be based from any of our Ireland, UK or Europe offices.

Hybrid working in the role which will require travel to project meetings/workshops as required.

Responsibilities

• To be a technology leader in nominated area(s)
  
  
• To perform as an SME for the early project phases (i.e. ideally Site Master Planning, Feasibility, Concept and Basic Design phases). Typically this will include production and/or checking of early phase project deliverables appropriate to discipline speciality. This will include scoping and philosophy documents, production throughput analysis, process flow diagrams, equipment requirements, P&ID’s and layout philosophies, early phase project reports
  
  
• To undertake Peer Reviews of work performed by other companies.
  
  
• To perform in appropriate SMEs reviews of client sites.
  
  
• To engage with global network of SMEs and other staff and assist in the training and mentoring of the next generation of Subject Matter Experts in the company
  
  
• To participate and/or chair technical design reviews as appropriate.
  
  
• To support process risk assessments (HAZOP-LOPA, FMEA) in order to establish and deliver safe process operations and meet drug substance quality requirements.
  
  
• To actively support and participate in the PM Group’s R&D Team (TechTeam) and associated development and innovation activities.
  
  
• To support BD as required. This may include client visits, client pitches, proposal writing, and preparation of appropriate supporting materials.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree; Masters preferred
  
  
• Strong level of experience around Chemical API facility design and operations
  
  
• A history of wider industry engagement with institutions such as the IChemE, ISPE (or equivalent) and an awareness of key industry technology initiatives and direction
  
  
• Excellent knowledge relating to area of speciality
  
  
• Direct experience working within capital projects and delivery related to process facility design and construction is essential.
  
  
• Good appreciation of appropriate Regulatory framework, such as FDA, EMA, ICH Guidelines
  
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