Manager, Quality Control

Job Description

Join our team and be the driving force behind our Laboratory's success. As a Quality Control Manager, your energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership will be invaluable in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. At our company, we are committed to fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture that stimulates personal growth and development. If you are passionate about quality control and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Lead the Incoming Quality and/or Stability teams through selection, development, coaching, and retention activities.
• Drive compliance with our company Global policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all Quality Control laboratory activities are performed safely and in line with current guidelines and regulations, maintaining meticulous records.
• Facilitate effective communication to meet Quality Control lab objectives.
• Provide resources and programs for team technical and professional development, fostering personal growth.
• Work closely with external labs to ensure timely testing, material dispatch, and prompt review of results for batch release.
• Manage Quality Control laboratory and Stability budget and costs, ensuring financial compliance and developing financial awareness among team members.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean projects, focusing on standardized work and knowledge management.

What Skill You Will Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science
• You bring 5+ years of experience in the pharma industry.
• Proven experience in quality control management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for seamless collaboration.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and manage lean projects.
• Financial management skills and budget oversight experience.

Preferred

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with MPS tools
• People management experience

Our facility in Carlow site broke ground in 2008 and is a filling site for the launch and commercial supply of vaccines, biologics and small molecule drug product. Since its initial launch, the site has attracted significant internal investment and is now home to a number of state-of-the-art production facilities, laboratories and temperature-controlled warehousing units. The Carlow site is a significant employer in the South East region and attracts high performing talent through close collaborations with universities and colleges in the region.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world. Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application. 

Required Skills:

GMP Documentation, Laboratory Operations, Lean Process Improvements, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), Quality Control Management, Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/14/2026

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