Caroline Dwyer
About Caroline Dwyer
Caroline Dwyer is the Vice President of Quality, Development & External at Alkermes in Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality and validation roles.
Current Position at Alkermes
Caroline Dwyer holds the position of Vice President of Quality, Development & External at Alkermes, located in Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland. Since joining the company in September 2011, she manages the quality aspects of all development programs. She is also responsible for the approval and release of products for use in clinical trials across all territories. Additionally, she oversees the quality oversight of contract manufacturers for both clinical and commercial products.
Previous Experience at Elan Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Alkermes, Caroline Dwyer worked at Elan Pharmaceuticals as Associate Director, Validation. During her ten-year tenure from 2001 to 2011, she contributed to the company's validation processes in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. Her role involved ensuring that the products and processes met the necessary regulatory standards and quality requirements.
Experience at Adhesives Research, Inc.
From 1998 to 2001, Caroline held the position of Quality Engineer at Adhesives Research, Inc. in Raheen, Limerick, Ireland. In this role, she was responsible for maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance across various production processes.
Academic Background
Caroline Dwyer completed her MSc in Pharmaceutical Engineering from The University of Manchester. She also holds an Analytical Chemistry degree from the Institute of Technology, Carlow. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in quality management and validation in the pharmaceutical industry.
Early Career and Role at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer
In the early stages of her career, Caroline worked at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer as a Validation Specialist for 17 years, from 1981 to 1998, in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. She gained significant experience in validation processes, contributing to the company's stringent quality control measures. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician at Arrabawn in 1980, also in Nenagh.