Paschal Dempsey
About Paschal Dempsey
Paschal Dempsey is a Development Technician at Alkermes in Athlone, specializing in high containment processes and small scale development batches.
Current Role at Alkermes
Paschal Dempsey currently holds the position of Development Technician at Alkermes in Athlone. In this role, he collaborates closely with process engineers to develop batch records and implement process improvements. His work also involves handling high containment processes, which require specialized skills.
Previous Experience at Alkermes
Before his current role, Paschal worked at Alkermes as a Level 3 Manufacturing Associate. He held this position from 2011 to 2015, gaining valuable experience in the company's manufacturing processes.
QA Analyst and Manufacturing Roles at Pfizer
Paschal Dempsey has an extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at Pfizer for a total of 17 years. From 2003 to 2011, he was a Level II QA Analyst in Pfizer Newbridge. His responsibilities there included quality assurance tasks that were critical to maintaining the high standards of the manufacturing process. Prior to that, he served as a Team Co-ordinator in Manufacturing from 1994 to 2003, where he played a crucial role in coordinating manufacturing activities.
Specialization in High Containment Processes
Paschal specializes in high containment processes, a critical area in pharmaceutical manufacturing that involves managing hazardous substances. This specialization ensures the safety and cleanliness of the manufacturing environment, contributing to the high-quality standards expected in this industry.
Involvement in Small Scale Development Batches
Since 2015, Paschal has been involved in handling small scale development batches at Alkermes. His responsibilities range from the dispensing stage to the coating stage of the product development cycle. This hands-on experience is vital for the development and optimization of manufacturing processes.