Compliance Officer Maternity Contract Cover

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical company in Dublin seeks a Compliance Officer for a maternity cover contract of approximately 9–12 months. This hybrid role involves managing healthcare compliance, conducting audits, and maintaining quality systems. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and experience in quality assurance within a regulated industry. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. This role offers a balanced work environment with both office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within a regulated (pharmaceutical/medical device) industry desirable.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of ISO based quality systems desirable.
• Proven ability to multitask in a pressurized environment to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the Health Care Compliance program.
• Maintain deviation log and manage internal audits.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and maintain the Risk Register.

Skills

Healthcare Compliance

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant Life Science / Business 3rd level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

On behalf of our client, a leading medical and healthcare company, we are currently recruiting for a Compliance Officer for a maternity contract cover. This will be approx 9‑12 months duration. The role is hybrid within the Dublin office – 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.

The Compliance Officer will have responsibility to lead and drive the management and maintenance of The Quality Management System and regulatory systems in place. You will provide compliance and quality assistance to the highest international standard, across a broad range of areas including ISO and Health Care Compliance. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will work closely with members of the Business Teams. You have strong people management skills and are tenacious in overcoming objections or resistance to achieve your goals and drive the company‑wide compliance program.

Responsibilities

• Healthcare Compliance – Leads and drives the Health Care Compliance (HCC) program to ensure business practices are compliant with internal guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approval of events including Educational Grants, Professional Education, Promotional Events, company Events.
• Deviation – maintain deviation log.
• ISO – General upkeep of the quality system in terms of ISO 9001 and 13485 standards and the online documentation system.
• Completion of internal audits and supporting the hosting of customer audits (point of audit set up and Quality Department representative during audits).
• Review/lead process investigations and ensure any such investigations are documented appropriately with relevant corrective actions, if necessary.
• Maintain the Risk Register and conduct Risk Assessments where appropriate.
• Incident and Breach Management.
• Liaise with HPRA as required.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the manager.

The Person

You are someone with an ability to get things done and you are looking to join a leading medical company. You demonstrate accountability and strong commercial awareness, allowing you to adapt quickly in line with business changes. You have excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills, are self‑motivated and constantly seeking smarter ways of working. With excellent influencing skills you foster relationships at all levels. You are pragmatic in your approach to how you challenge whilst ensuring compliance and best practice at all times.

Basic Requirements

• Relevant Life Science / Business 3rd level qualification essential.
• Experience in quality assurance within a regulated (pharmaceutical/medical device) industry desirable.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of ISO based quality systems desirable.
• Experience in the training and assessment of staff in compliance, regulatory and quality standards.
• Knowledge of review and appraisal of regulatory and/or legal documentation an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and with self‑direction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on the development of strong relationships internally as well as externally between partners, affiliates and suppliers.
• Process driven with strong organisational skills a must.
• Proven attention to detail and follow through.
• Demonstrates initiative / solution oriented.
• Flexible with a positive attitude towards change.
• Proven ability to multitask in a pressurised environment to meet strict deadlines.
• Computer literate in Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Experience of working on cross‑functional teams.