Upstream Operations Support Intern

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Upstream Operations IPT Intern . This position will contribute to developing and implementing strategic planning in Ireland by providing medical insight and expert knowledge about the product or disease area. In addition, the role shall identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres.  

  

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following: 

• Based in the Upstream Operations Integrated Process Team with a focus on supporting projects. 

• Supporting Operations teams as required to enable the smooth start-up of the Upstream manufacturing area within the bulk drug substance facility. 

• Lean Improvements: Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead/participates in cross-functional teams to implement identified improvements. Support activities in the areas of cost reduction, process efficiency, energy conservation, waste minimization and operational excellence. 

• Monitor and Support Batch Operations from Vial Thaw to Fill and Freezing of bulk drug Substance. 

• Support CAPA management and closure relating QRAs. 

• Provide support for a wide range of projects to support start-up. 

• Protocol/report authoring/execution/oversight as appropriate. 

• Support Generation of SOPS/Electronic Batch Records for start-up and facilitate review workshops as deemed necessary. 

• Participate and comply with internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, as relevant. 

• Work with the manufacturing operations group, the CQV team, the Automation/CSV reps to facilitate development and validation of the manufacturing facility. 

  

Internship will be completed in a hybrid model of on-site and virtual.  

What skills you will need: 

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have: 

• Studying Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology  

• High personal integrity, credibility and energy. Demonstrated ability to work as part of diverse teams in an inclusive manner. 

• Demonstrated ability to be self-driven with respect to driving results and implementing identified improvement initiatives.  

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Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Batch Production Records, CAPA Management, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Research, Contract Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Equipment Engineering, Facility Design, Freeze Drying, Health Economics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Office Applications, Process Development (PD), Process Improvements, Production Management, Project Management, Quality Compliance {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/16/2026

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