Declan Clarke
About Declan Clarke
Declan Clarke is a QA Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in quality assurance and analytical chemistry roles.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Declan Clarke serves as a QA Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In his current role, he oversees quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His responsibilities include managing Deviation, Change Control, and CAPA processes to uphold the company's quality commitments. He also collaborates with various teams to track and improve 'On Time Release' and 'Right First Time' metrics.
Past Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Declan Clarke held multiple positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2019 to 2020, he was the QC Raw Materials Supervisor Biologics in County Dublin, Ireland. Prior to that, he served as an Analytical Compliance Specialist in Blanchardstown, Leinster, Ireland, from 2018 to 2019. These roles helped him develop expertise in raw material quality control and analytical compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience at SAFC
Declan Clarke's career includes significant tenure at SAFC in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. He worked as a Senior Analytical Chemist from 2011 to 2015 before transitioning to the role of Analytical Development Chemist, which he held from 2015 to 2018. His responsibilities included developing analytical methods and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data, which contributed to the overall quality control of the company’s products.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Declan Clarke has led several key projects in his career. He played a pivotal role in developing the QP Release process, integrating new processes with existing teams and quality systems. He implemented gap analysis and corrective actions to accommodate new functions onsite. Additionally, he authored and approved new documentation to support the QP process at External Manufacturing and developed templates to improve 'Right First Time' and Turnaround Time.
Training and Development
In addition to his technical roles, Declan Clarke has been actively involved in training new team members. His expertise in quality assurance and analytical chemistry has enabled him to provide valuable training support, ensuring that new employees are well-prepared for their roles. His focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency benefits both his team and the organization.