Quality Compliance Manager (Product)

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon is inviting applications for a Quality Compliance Manager (Product) to lead the Quality Operations team. You will govern deviation investigations and product quality complaints, ensuring investigations are thorough, timely, and support the appropriate release of product.

You will develop and coach the team, work closely with Operations, Analytical and wider Quality groups, and provide expert guidance to drive rapid resolution of quality issues in line with regulatory

Qualifications

• A Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Significant experience working within an established Quality System in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous experience with manufacturing, packaging or analysis of solid oral dosage products.
• Previous line management and customer interaction experience.
• Proven knowledge of the legal requirements, rules and guidance governing the manufacture of pharmaceutical products for global markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organise, plan and prioritise work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for deviation investigations and product quality complaints.
• Govern investigations to ensure they are comprehensive, completed within required timelines and support timely product release.
• Collaborate with Operations, Analytical and wider Quality teams to provide guidance and drive timely resolution of quality issues.

Skills

Quality systems

Deviations investigations

Product complaints

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality audits

Education

A Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Science degree (Desirable)

Job description

Description

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11529

The Opportunity

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Quality Compliance Manager (Product) to join our Pharma Services Quality Operations team in Craigavon. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the effective governance of deviation investigations and product quality complaints, ensuring investigations are comprehensive, completed within required timelines and support the timely release of product.

You will lead and develop a team of quality professionals responsible for deviation and product complaint investigations and associated corrective and preventive actions. Working closely with Operations, Analytical and wider Quality teams, you will provide expert guidance, monitor performance and drive the timely resolution of quality issues in line with business, customer and regulatory expectations.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here: Life at Almac

What you need to be successful

We are looking for an experienced quality professional who can combine strong technical knowledge with confident leadership, effective communication and a practical, collaborative approach to problem solving.

Essential criteria

• A Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Significant experience working within an established Quality System in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous experience with manufacturing, packaging or analysis of solid oral dosage products.
• Previous line management and customer interaction experience.
• Proven knowledge of the legal requirements, rules and guidance governing the manufacture of pharmaceutical products for global markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organise, plan and prioritise work effectively.

Desirable criteria include a degree or equivalent in a science, life science, technical or closely related discipline; experience of commercial and clinical operations; experience conducting investigations and using root cause analysis tools; knowledge of other pharmaceutical dosage forms, including sterile products; and project management experience.

Further information

For further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role, please review the Job Description attached to the online job posting.

This role may require coverage beyond normal working hours as and when required.

A competitive salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications will be 5:00pm on Sunday 27th September 2026