Stephen Doherty

Subject Matter Expert for Electronic Batch Records at Pfizer Newbridge (2026 – Present).

Process

Technician at Pfizer Newbridge (2020 - 2026). Lead brewer at Rascals Brewing Company (2015 - 2020). Over a decade of manufacturing and production experience across multiple industries, including almost five years of professional brewing experience, progressing from Assistant Brewer to Lead Brewer, and over five years in pharmaceutical manufacturing at Pfizer Newbridge.

Hands-on brewing experience across the full production process, with experience leading teams, implementing Lean improvements and driving sustainability initiatives. Practical experience within a highly regulated GMP environment as a Subject Matter Expert for Electronic Batch Records, helping design, implement and continuously improve digital manufacturing processes.

Subject Matter Expert for Electronic Batch Records - Pfizer Newbridge - Newbridge, Ireland

(2026-01)

• Design, testing an implantation of EBR into a new manufacturing area
• Challenging existing workflows and identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve useability and standardise ways of working

Process Technician - Pfizer Newbridge - Newbridge, Ireland

(2020-12 - 2026-01)

• Compression and Pack Off operator
• Proficient in running a Fette Compacting 3090i WIP tablet press
• Primarily responsible for manufacturing of controlled oral solid dose tablets according to the Batch Manufacturing Record EBR
• Responsible for the set-up and monitoring of the compression machine in accordance with company SOP and maintaining 100% GMP & ALCOA to ensure the production of quality products
• Responsible for online documentation in all compression operations with a focus on data integrity
• Carry out batch to batch and comprehensive cleans
• Packaging tablets as per BMR
• Experienced in SAP, NIR sampling and LIMS for operations tracking and batch traceability

Process Technician - Achievements and Impact - Pfizer Newbridge - Newbridge, Ireland

(2020-12 - 2026-01)

• Validated an area for a new product at record speed
• Member of Pfizer's Emergency Response Team. Specially trained first responder for fire, chemical and other emergencies

Lead Brewer - Rascals Brewing Company - Ireland

(2016-08 - 2020-12)

• Lead a team through day to day running of the production brewery
• Training colleagues across all aspects of production and the different procedures
• Continuous improvement of product quality and processes. Maximising efficiency and cost optimisation
• Accurately monitor all aspects of the production process, analysis of data and implementing improvements
• Maintaining water treatment systems and focusing on sustainability to reduce usage
• Safe use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitation
• Analysing yeast including cell counts, viability and vitality tests
• Working closely with stakeholders, suppliers and distributors
• Managing projects to meet strict deadlines
• Focused on safety, quality and fulfilling services
• Managing stock and inventory
• Empowering colleagues and creating a safe space for everyone

Lead Brewer - Achievements and Impact - Rascals Brewing Company - Ireland

(2016-08 - 2020-12)

• Led a team through a brewery plant relocation and new plant commissioning
• Orchestrated pandemic action plan of keg-to-can pivot saving product and resources
• Increased batch output by 10% with innovative adjustment to process equipment
• Quickly rose through the ranks from assistant brewer to lead brewer

Grain handling operator - ORDCO Australia - Australia

(2013-08 - 2013-12)

• Receive and unload bulk grain deliveries
• Perform quality control inspections and sampling
• Packaging grain and seed from silo to pallet with strict attention on data integrity and traceability

Certificate - Brewing - Institute of Brewing and Distilling (2017-01 - 2017-12)

BSc Honours Degree - Health and Leisure - Munster Technological University (2011-01 - 2011-12)