Experience

Claran Consultants

• Ireland
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Delighted to join the team at Claran Consultants, who specialise in providing recruitment solutions to the life science sector. If you are looking to take the next step in your career or you are a hiring manager with engineering/science roles to fill, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss your requirements further, annette.keane@claran.ie; Tel: 021-4701100 Delighted to join the team at Claran Consultants, who specialise in providing recruitment solutions to the life science sector. If you are looking to take the next step in your career or you are a hiring manager with engineering/science roles to fill, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss your requirements further, annette.keane@claran.ie; Tel: 021-4701100



Network Ireland Cork

• Ireland
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finalist - Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2019 - STEM

  • May 2019 - May 2020

  As a science graduate with almost 20 years experience in the life science sector, I am passionate about promoting careers in STEM. I have been involved in events such as I Wish, as part of a panel of industry female leaders and also promoted STEM at various events for primary, secondary & third level students. As part of my role with PDA Ireland, I was involved in setting up the Young Professional group working with students and young people new to the industry. I was delighted to be a finalist in the Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year awards for the STEM category which recognised my on-going contribution to promoting all things STEM. Show less



LSC, Life Science Consultants

• Ireland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director

  • May 2012 - Aug 2019

  My role with LSC involved managing a team of technical recruitment specialists. Connecting the best contractors with the most technically challenging projects, with leading Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Biotechnology clients. As a growing company, I was involved in all aspects of the business including business planning & budgets, new business development and account management. During my time with LSC, I represented the business on industry committees including the PDA (Parenteral Drug Association) and BPCI (Biopharmachemical Ireland) and took part in a number of expert working groups in areas of validation & quality. Show less



Gilead Sciences

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Validation Engineering Lead

  • Nov 2008 - May 2012

  Responsible for all validation activities on site associated with the manufacture, packaging & distribution of Gilead products. Duties included providing validation expertise on a range of projects including new equipment introductions, tech transfers & process optimizations. Leading a team of validation engineers in the areas of equipment/utility qualifications, process validation, packaging validation, cleaning validation, shipping validations etc. Represented validation for a number of key audits including Corporate, IMB & FDA inspections. Show less



Eli Lilly and Company

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Validation Engineer

  • Feb 2004 - Feb 2008

  Working as part of the validation team on site, generating and reviewing validation lifecycle documentation for small projects. Working as part of the validation team on site, generating and reviewing validation lifecycle documentation for small projects.



PM Group

• Ireland
• Architecture and Planning
• 700 & Above Employee

• Validation Engineer

  • Sep 2000 - Feb 2008

  Working as part of the validation team on various projects from C&Q of equipment/utilities to process validation. Working as part of the validation team on various projects from C&Q of equipment/utilities to process validation.