1. ________________________________________________________________________Curriculum Vitae: Ger Murray
Curriculum Vitae:
Ger Murray
Personal: contact number
0868051656
Email:
murray.ger@gmail.com
ger.murray@pfizer.com
Marital Status:
Married
Address: 42, The paddocks, Castleredmound, Midleton, Cork
Highly Experienced Process & Chemical Enhanced Operator
Highly experienced process and chemical operator with 17 years experience in the
pharmaceutical industry. Extensive experience within the highly regulated cGMP
manufacturing environment. Experienced in all API manufacturing unit operations including
crystallisation, reaction chemistry, solids handling, distillation and centrifugation operations
Excellent Record Of Business Impact & Personal Performance
Unique hands-on experience working with cross functional site teams to deliver business
critical projects including Method 4 lean manufacture introduction and standard work plan
introduction to Little Island, centrifuge de-bottle-necking , process optimization, active
participation in process and quality investigations and Method 1 activities, assisting and
supporting investigation and resolution of process problems that may occur on plant using 6
Sigma methodology
Achievement Oriented Self-Starter
Consistent record of success across entire career primarily down to a very strong work ethic,
social awareness & flexibility. Have experience on all areas of the manufacturing site including
experience on all process equipment trains, large scale manufacture building, drying and
milling building, high containment building and small scale manufacturing building. Highly
flexible, experienced on all areas of the manufacturing plant.
New Product Introduction Experienced & Technically Minded
Excellent experience with new production introduction on both the large scale plant and the
small scale plant. Key member on the introduction of Cyclopentyl Atorvastation API to the Little
Island site, key member in the Introduction of the Dera Atorvastation API introduction to the
site, involved in the manufacture of the small volume, high containment production of
Temsirolimus intermediates and API
Strong Relationship Management Skills
Excellent relationship management skills coupled with the ability to build rapport quickly and
easily. Have experience in training and mentoring new process operators.
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Six-Sigma, Right First Time (RFT)
completed yellow Belt on the issue of A-Typical wet weights from centrifuge.This was
implemented in the plant.
Corporate and FDA Audit experience
worked closely with Management on recent site Audits
Volunteer with THE SAMARTIANS
Volunteer with the Samaritans for the past 10 years
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Process Operator
Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals (Little Island), Cork,
Sept 1997 - Present
▪ Senior Process operator involved in the manufacture of Active
Pharmaceutical ingredients.
▪ Extensive experience in new product introduction to the Little Island Site,
part of a cross-functional team responsible for the product transfer and
improvement of a low volume, high potency pharmaceuticals .
▪ Key member on the introduction of Cyclopentyl Atorvastation API to the
Little Island site, working closely with the Process Development Group (PDC)
and the technical support team to deliver the safe start up of the
Cyclopentyl API process to Little Island
▪ Key member in the Introduction of the Dera Atorvastation API introduction
to the site.
▪ Involved in the manufacture of the small volume, high containment
production of Temsirolimus intermediates and API in the High Containment
Gram Laboratory.
▪ Experienced in both fully manual process equipment and fully automated
DeltaV control systems and SCADA/PLC Systems
▪ Overseeing manufacturing activities on the production floor which include
the following, low temperature reactions, vacuum drying, phase
separations).
▪ Extensive knowledge of high containment and potent compound handling
(OEB 5) including use of glovebox isolator technology.
▪ Involved in the introduction of the Method 4 Lean methodology to the site
including coming up with the standard work planning for efficient
streamlining of process operations.
▪ Leading process de-bottle necking exercises
▪ Set up of process equipment to the operating conditions prior to
commencement of manufacturing.
▪ Diagnose equipment reliability issues to aid investigations – Support
investigation teams regularly
▪ Daily reporting of process time cycle performance and identification of
improvement ideas.
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▪ Organization and Planning of the safe start-up and shutdown of production
equipment/utilities post maintenance activities
▪ Review and update of Batch Record Books and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP’s).
▪ Active participation in Process Team Meetings/process improvement and
Method 1 investigations.
▪ Leading safety walk downs of the production area with documentation of
findings.
▪ On the job training of new colleagues ,completed an intensive Train the
Trainer course in May 2014
All of these operations are carried out in a highly contained / highly
regulated environment while following cGMP guidelines and adhering to all
H&S procedures
▪ Responsible for a number of critical processes on site including:
o Cross checking for correct material and quantities of pre-process
materials,
o Packaging and labelling of intermediate and finished products,
o Maintaining accurate documentation records,
o Monitoring equipment and reporting maintenance requirements.
o Extensive experience in High Containment Manufacturing facility from
batch initiation to
finished product isolation.
o Worked closely with QA & TS departments on diagnosing symptoms of
contamination, implementing corrective action and prevention
measures.
o Actively involved in the manufacturing process team, identifying areas
for improvement and implementing solutions.
▪ Key member of the Six Sigma Method 1 root cause analysis team.
▪ Fully certified to FETAC level 6 occupational First Aid,CPR and AED .
▪ Experienced in chemical handling and chemical awareness.
▪ Trained in current Good Manufacturing Practices and executed safe working
conditions.
▪ Experienced in hydrogenation reactions.
▪ Actively involved in FDA and IMB audits achieving 100% compliance.
▪ Working independently and without supervision following SOPS and adhering
to GMP to produce active pharmaceutical ingredient.
▪ At end of shift report to shift supervisor on process update and complete
equipment ledgers.
▪ Provide and discuss process updates at morning meeting.
▪ Complete Batch record documentation.
▪ Work with shift fitter and shift electrician to resolve equipment issues.
▪ Work with technical staff on process improvement and or product transfer.
▪ Involved in new process and product launches. Carrying out FMEA, change
control, commissioning and the processing of validation batches.
▪ Training of operators new to a process when needed.
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▪ Have worked during annual plant shutdown monitoring permits.
▪ Use correct packaging methods and approved labelling techniques.
▪ Experience in In process and final product sampling.
▪ Use the first in first out method (FIFO) when using raw materials.
▪ Carry out risk assessments, method 1 and behavioural based safety.
owner of a current fork truck licence.
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
▪ Key active member of the Cork Samaritans, have been a volunteer for the
past 10 years.
▪ Keen interest in GAA and busy keeping up with my 7 year old son who loves
outdoor activities ,hurling and Taekwon-Do.
REFERENCES – Available on request
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