CoE Project Lead: Microbiology & Sterilization

Tandem Project Management Ltd.; Munster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Project Management Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager in Ireland to lead the end-to-end set-up of a new Microbiology & Sterilization Centre of Expertise in Clare.

You will oversee design input, equipment qualification, method transfer, staffing, and go-live to ensure an audit-ready, on-time, on-budget delivery. The role requires 5–7 years of PM experience in regulated life sciences, strong GMP/ISO knowledge, and collaboration across Quality, Sterility, Engineering, and Facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related science; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7+ years of PM experience in regulated life sciences.
• Experience delivering microbiology labs and/or sterility projects.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and data integrity.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end CoE set-up plan: scope, schedule, budget, resources.
• Drive project speed, identify critical path, remove blockers.
• Maintain data-driven reporting to steering committees and stakeholders.
• Lead design, build, and commissioning of lab environments for testing.
• Coordinate IQ/OQ/PQ of laboratory equipment.
• Oversee method transfer and validation aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Integrate CoE into the sterilization lifecycle with QA, Sterility, Engineering.
• Support inspections and audit readiness from day one.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology / Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Tandem Project Management Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager in Ireland to lead the end-to-end set-up of a new Microbiology & Sterilization Centre of Expertise in Clare.

You will oversee design input, equipment qualification, method transfer, staffing, and go-live to ensure an audit-ready, on-time, on-budget delivery. The role requires 5–7 years of PM experience in regulated life sciences, strong GMP/ISO knowledge, and collaboration across Quality, Sterility, Engineering, and Facilities.