Lead QA Validation – Life Sciences (GxP/CSV)

Cpl Resources; Dublin; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Resources is recruiting a QA Validation Manager for a 12-month maternity cover in Ireland. You will manage qualification and validation of equipment, control systems and computer systems within a cGDP/cGMP Quality Management System.

Strong experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, GxP suppliers, and regulatory audits is essential. The role requires leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery of quality-related projects across the life sciences supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Quality, or related discipline.
• Formal training or certification in Validation, QA, or GxP compliance (e.g. CSV, GMP/GDP, Annex 11/15) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience within EU GMP/GDP regulatory frameworks in pharma, med devices, or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support across QA/validation topics.
• Manage qualification and validation of equipment, control systems, and computer systems for Life Sciences in Ireland.
• Lead within a Quality Management System aligned with cGDP/cGMP requirements.
• Oversee validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and GAMP 5 mapping.
• Liaise with clients, audits, and regulatory interactions to ensure compliance.
• Host regulatory authority and client audits and manage supplier qualification and requalification.
• Monitor and report temperature/humidity performance of key equipment daily.
• Deliver GDP and GMP training to colleagues across the business.

Skills

GxP compliance

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Audits

IQ/OQ/PQ

GAMP 5

WMS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level 7/8) in Science/Engineering/Pharmacy/Quality

Formal training in Validation/QA/GxP (CSV, GMP/GDP, Annex 11/15)

EU GMP/GDP regulatory frameworks experience

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

CPL Resources is recruiting a QA Validation Manager for a 12-month maternity cover in Ireland. You will manage qualification and validation of equipment, control systems and computer systems within a cGDP/cGMP Quality Management System.

Strong experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, GxP suppliers, and regulatory audits is essential. The role requires leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery of quality-related projects across the life sciences supply chain.