Vincent Smyth
About Vincent Smyth
Vincent Smyth is an experienced CQV Lead Engineer currently working at PM Group and Bristol-Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland.
Current Company and Title
Vincent Smyth is currently working as an Upstream CQV Lead Engineer at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, he holds the position of CQV Lead for filling line equipment at PM Group, also based in Dublin, Ireland.
Professional Background and Experience
Vincent Smyth has vast experience in the field of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) within the pharmaceutical industry. His career includes significant roles at multiple renowned companies. He served as a CQV Lead Engineer at Alexion Pharmaceuticals from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he was the C&Q Lead Engineer for P4 Filler at Mylan in Dublin for seven months. He has also worked as Lead Validation Engineer for Clean Utilities at Amgen in 2013 and as a CQV Engineer for a year beginning in 2012. Additionally, Vincent held positions at Merck Serono, where he worked as a C&Q Lead Engineer in Vevey, Switzerland, and as a Chemical Engineer.
Educational Background
Vincent Smyth has a strong educational foundation in Science and Engineering. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Science from Technological University Dublin, where he studied from 1997 to 2003. Following this, he received his Doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy) from University College Dublin, completing his studies in 2008. He also attended the University of Limerick, pursuing further academic development from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he studied at the Institute of Technology, Tallaght.
Early Career and Research
Early in his career, Vincent Smyth worked as a production assistant at PCO Manufacturing from 2000 to 2004. Following this, he moved into academia, serving as a postdoctoral researcher at University College Dublin for six months in 2008. His transition from academia to industry has given him a broad perspective and deep expertise in the field of pharmaceutical engineering and CQV.