Aisling Horan
About Aisling Horan
Aisling Horan is the Validation Manager at Alkermes in Athlone, with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Company
Aisling Horan is currently employed at Alkermes. Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology. Located in Athlone, Alkermes focuses on scientific research and delivering pharmaceutical solutions to improve patients' lives.
Title
Aisling Horan serves as the Validation Manager at Alkermes in Athlone. In her role, she manages validation aspects for new projects. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with industry standards and conducting validations for pharmaceutical processes and equipment.
Education and Expertise
Aisling Horan holds a Master's Degree from the Dublin Institute of Technology, which she completed between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, she has a Bachelor’s Degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway, obtained between 1999 and 2003. Her specialized skills include handling high potent compounds and conducting cross-contamination assessments, with extensive experience in cleaning validation processes.
Background
Aisling Horan began her career as a Microbiology Analyst at Elan Drug Technologies, where she worked from 2003 to 2007. She then joined Tallaght Hospital as a Trainee Medical Scientist from 2007 to 2008. Following this, she transitioned to Alkermes in Athlone, beginning as a Lead Validation Engineer II in 2008 and serving in that role for ten years before advancing to her current position as Validation Manager.
Industry Experience
Aisling Horan has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Her career includes positions focused on microbiology analysis, medical science training, and validation engineering. Her expertise spans high potent compounds, cross-contamination assessment, and comprehensive validation processes.