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Director of Quality Assurance (Pharma) Jobs in Galway, County Galway, Ireland at CareerWise Recruitment
Title: Director of Quality Assurance (Pharma)
Company: CareerWise Recruitment
Location: Galway, County Galway, Ireland
A Director of Quality Assurance is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client. Recruiting for a seasoned Director of Quality Assurance, one who can take responsibility for the QP team, batch releases, IRs &CAPAs, i.e. they will focus on Quality Operations. This person will need to have Led Teams previously and be able to develop the capability within quality. They will need to be a confident decision maker, as well as comfortable with dealing with Regulatory Authorities for audits and presenting to senior leadership above country. You will be responsible to lead and oversee two critical functions within the Quality Assurance (QA) organization: the Batch Release Team and the Investigations & Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Team.
Critical to being successful in this role is it ison-site and Sterile Manufacturing experience!
Role of this position
Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Batch Release and Investigations/CAPA teams, aligning with corporate objectives and global regulatory standards (FDA, HPRA, DERKA, etc.).
Manage the teams activities and develop strong decision makers and mentor site, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and quality excellence. Direct quality oversight of product release processes, change control, CAPA, deviation management, and risk assessments.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS), serve as a senior Quality Approver.
Lead inspections and audits by regulatory authorities and ensure audit readiness at all times.
Manage self-inspection programs, to proactively drive continuous improvement initiatives in QA systems and processes.
Ensure robust documentation control, including management of batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality manuals
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Control, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain and Global verticals to ensure cohesive quality operations.
Monitor, analyze, and report quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership, driving data-informed decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance (QA) team to support a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors of Science (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field), Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., MBA) preferred.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Annex I, US, and EMA GMP regulations, with practical experience in regulatory audits.
Aseptic manufacturing expertise, proven experience in contamination control strategies
Minimum 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a strong understanding of sterile drug manufacture and cGMP requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple strategic and operational priorities in a fast paced environment
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication, writing, presentation and data organisation skills
Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership qualities
