Group Sterile Products Operations
CurrentManagement, distribution and Quality oversight for sterile and non-sterile surgical products, processed within ISO Classification 6 cleanrooms.Developing and maintaining product and cleanroom facility compliance to applicable standards and regulations.Establishing testing protocols and schedules for device bioburden control, endotoxin testing, sterilisation validation (VDmax) and microbiological monitoring (air and surface) of cleanrooms using TSA and SDA settle & contact plates.Technical Construction File (TCF) reviews for multiple product and processing categories, approval and submission of files for audit response.Notified and Certification Body assessment procedure; preparation of technical documentation and process reviews.Quarterly Business Reviews and supplier visits. Forecast of processing volumes, business contingency planning for increased growth and demand. Processing contract renewals.Review and approval of Gamma and X-Ray sterilisation modality protocols, concerning product performance qualification at sterilisation facilities. Development of monitoring processes for effective commissioning and validation of new cleanroom facilities.Maintaining process and product compliance with scheduled internal audits.Standard Procedure Instructions (SPI) composition, up-issuing, training and implementation.Ownership of actions to assess and remedy production issues and address operational risks through Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Concessions.Managing diverse resource and production Cell Leaders through regular internal production meetings. Assessing staff capacity against forecasted business growth. Development and training of staff, Health & Safety monitoring, recruitment and retention, critical appraisals and disciplinary procedures.Controlling costs regarding use of consumables, supplier sterilisation activity and ancillary equipment used for packaging and product distribution.