Laboratory Manager - Chemistry

R&D Partners; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical organization in Ireland is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager - Chemistry to lead laboratory operations. Responsibilities include managing quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and expanding laboratory capabilities. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in a lab environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on pharmaceutical excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical chemistry laboratory environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience at the managerial level.
• Thorough understanding of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing processes and infrastructure for the laboratory.
• Lead laboratory design, setup activities, and team management.
• Manage method and specification-related change controls.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Coaching

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Lead the lab, shape the strategy-join us as a Laboratory Manager and elevate pharmaceutical excellence!

R&D Partners is seeking a highly experienced Laboratory Manager - Chemistry to lead and manage laboratory operations within a pharmaceutical environment. This role focuses on quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and strategic expansion of laboratory capabilities.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing processes and infrastructure for the laboratory.
• Lead laboratory design, setup activities, and team management.
• Manage method and specification-related change controls.
• Oversee investigations and technical transfer programs.
• Manage contract laboratory testing on behalf of the organization.
• Liaise with regulatory departments and authorities regarding lab requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure smooth operations and compliance standards.
• Develop next-level leadership in QC-ARD and support cross‑functional teams for strategic site expansion.
• Strategically expand inhalation lab capabilities by working with external partners in India and the US.
• Support the Head of Quality in expanding quality control operations at the Cashel site.
• Identify processes to streamline efficiency, optimize resources, and manage budgets within the quality control organization.
• Develop and monitor KPIs throughout the year.>

Key Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical chemistry laboratory environment.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience at the managerial level.
• Thorough understanding of business operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong coaching and team development abilities.
• Exceptional verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills for conducting training.
• Proficient presentation skills for effective training programs.
• Strong administrative skills to manage training content and maintain records.
• Experience in conducting internal audits.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.

For more information, please contact Mandi Cakwe.

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