GMP Quality Assurance Lead – Supply Chain

CareerWise Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a QA Specialist (Supply Chain) for our Limerick-based pharma client. The role requires leading quality governance, managing GMP compliance, and overseeing supplier interactions within the Quality System.

Responsibilities include documenting controls, approving GMP-related documents, and ensuring regulatory alignment across quality programs. Strong emphasis on site safety, audits and vendor evaluations to maintain high quality standards.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Biotech, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality leadership, direction and governance for the specific area of responsibility.
• Manage quality-related matters specific to area of responsibility.
• Approve appropriate quality-related documents; signature confirms GMP requirements have been met.
• Carry out day-to-day activities in compliance with site safety policy and procedure, promoting safe practices.
• Ensure consistent implementation of standards across the quality system.
• Maintain GMP compliance for the area(s) of responsibility.
• Establish, maintain and manage a control system for the specific Quality Systems/Program.
• Interpret and apply emerging regulatory & GMP guidelines to the Quality Systems/Program.
• Benchmark current and emerging initiatives in the Quality Systems/Program.
• Own/review/approve change controls and deviations with Supplier Management.
• Report and escalate critical quality issues to quality management for resolution.
• Monitor GMP compliance, programs and systems with regular presence in the area.
• Evaluate, audit and approve 3rd party suppliers/contractors for the area.
• Contribute to the Quality plan for specific initiatives.
• Maintain vendor files for service providers, materials and consumables; support audits and vendor evaluations.

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in Biotech, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a QA Specialist (Supply Chain) for our Limerick-based pharma client. The role requires leading quality governance, managing GMP compliance, and overseeing supplier interactions within the Quality System.

Responsibilities include documenting controls, approving GMP-related documents, and ensuring regulatory alignment across quality programs. Strong emphasis on site safety, audits and vendor evaluations to maintain high quality standards.