Operational Services Senior Associate

About the company/role:

• Major pharmaceutical company
• Based in Northern suburbs
• 2-month casual contract
• Full-time hours, Mon-Fri
• ASAP start

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and close out deviation investigations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely QA approval
• Collaborate with manufacturing and QA teams to assess deviation scope, root causes, and required CAPAs
• Coordinate process and operational changes, engaging SMEs and ensuring tasks progress to completion
• Act as change coordinator for GxP changes and support cross‑functional project teams
• Support daily operational meetings, providing updates and troubleshooting operational issues
• Prepare and update documentation, including FMEAs and risk assessments
• Monitor progress of deviations and changes, escalating risks to timelines when needed

Skills/experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering
• 5–10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or biological manufacturing (e.g. R&D, Quality, Tech Services, Manufacturing)
• Strong operational experience with exposure to fill‑finish processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in syringe manufacturing (nice to have)

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.

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