Quality Assurance Operations Manager

RK110999
  • €80,000 - 90,000
  • Sligo, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Quality Assurance Operations Manager

About Your New Employer

  • Join a dynamic, innovative pharmaceutical site in Sligo offering stability, advanced technology, and regulatory excellence.
  • Be part of a high-performing team known for leadership in GMP manufacturing and outstanding compliance standards.
  • Thrive in an environment focused on professional development, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of quality.

About Your New Job

  • As the Quality Assurance Operations Manager, you will lead the day-to-day Quality Assurance oversight of GMP manufacturing operations, ensuring exceptional product quality and regulatory compliance.
  • You will act as a hands-on leader, providing strong QA presence on the manufacturing floor and offering real-time support to production, packaging, warehouse, engineering, QC, and validation teams.
  • Your role involves driving deviation management, timely review of GMP documentation, managing regulatory audits, and leading quality investigations.
  • As the QA Manager you will develop and mentor the QA team, embed a culture of proactive quality ownership, and support operational readiness for new products and process changes.

What Skills You Need

  • 6+ years experience in biotech or pharmaceutical operations, with at least 2 years in a QA management role for GMP-regulated environments.
  • Advanced degree in Biological or Pharmaceutical Sciences and proven experience in regulatory inspections, deviation investigations, CAPA, and change control.
  • Expertise in EU GMP, risk-based QA strategies, and familiarity with industry standards such as USP/Ph. Eur, EMA, ICH.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, effective communication, and strong collaboration abilities.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary (€80,000 to €90,000) and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to influence site quality strategy and shape a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Career development and training in a forward-thinking, supportive environment.

What's Next

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button or contact me, Ross Keyes, on 091749269 or rkeyes@sigmar.ie for a confidential discussion.
If this position isn’t quite right but you’re seeking similar opportunities, please reach out—we have multiple permanent, temporary, and contract roles available.

Ross Keyes Principal Recruitment Consultant, Life Sciences & Engineering

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