About Chanelle Pharma:

Chanelle Pharma is Ireland’s largest indigenous generic pharmaceutical manufacturer of both medical and veterinary products.

Serving customers in 96 countries worldwide, Chanelle Pharma is a partner of choice in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products to the world’s leading human generic and animal health multinationals and distributors. We are passionate about understanding and addressing the challenges facing our medical and veterinary customers and bringing them innovative and effective products and solutions. 

Building on over 35 years of research and development, with over 4,500 licenses registered worldwide, Chanelle Pharma is headquartered on an 18-acre campus in Loughrea, Co Galway, with three manufacturing facilities, four research and development laboratories and a fifth R&D laboratory in Jordan. The company employs 550 people in Ireland, UK, Jordan and India. At Chanelle Pharma our employees drive our success and you will have the opportunity to collaborate in our diverse and inclusive environment, the ability to learn and grow in your career, and an opportunity to make a direct impact on our business and customers. 

Chanelle Pharma has a proven track record of innovation and makes a significant investment in R&D annually and has doubled its sales growth in the last 5 years.

In 2018, the company announced an €85 million investment, the single largest investment by any Irish owned company, to double manufacturing capacity, launch 96 new products and grow its workforce to 850 people over a period of 5 years. As part of the investment, Chanelle opened a purpose built €10 million manufacturing facility in 2018 for the company’s expansion plans into the US market. The facility received FDA approval in September 2019.

Chanelle Pharma is on an ambitious growth trajectory and expanding its workforce across a number of disciplines in science, engineering, quality, finance, sales and marketing.  The company won 2018 Pharma Company of the Year and Industry Company of Year, the first indigenous Irish company to win the award.

The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team within the Production and Manufacturing function.  We are looking for individuals who will support and drive Chanelle Pharma’s vision to be the most valued global provider of high quality, competitively priced pharmaceutical products and to provide excellent services and support to our customers.

In this role you will report into Production Supervisor / Production Manage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manufacture / pack product to cGMP / regulatory standards as outlined in company documentation

• Accurate completion of all necessary documentation
• Carry out IPC checks as outlined in company documentation
• Ensure machines / equipment are maintained and working correctly
• Carry out minor machine / equipment adjustments as appropriate
• Clean machines / work area in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Assist with training as required
• Attainment of targets relevant to work centre
• Adherence to health and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance to documented procedures and cGMP requirements as outlined in company procedures
• Maintenance of hygiene / housekeeping standards in all production areas
• Comply to terms and conditions as outlined in your contract of employment

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others is vital.
• Demonstrate and practice company values on a daily basis.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical FDA/HPRA or manufacturing environment preferable
• Excellent knowledge of GMP & GDP requirements desirable
• Good communication, leadership and people management skills are essential
• Strong organisational and problem solving ability
• Availability to work on shift cycle based on company requirements