Lead QC Lab Analyst Team - GMP & Data Integrity

AbbVie; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Ireland, Sligo, is seeking an experienced QC Supervisor to lead a team of laboratory analysts within the Quality Control function. You will ensure testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies meet GMP standards and regulatory requirements.

You will coach 2–12 analysts, drive data integrity, investigations, CAPAs, and collaboration with Manufacturing, QA, and Supply Chain to deliver high-quality results on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' analytical laboratory experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong hands-on expertise in analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, LCMS, GCMS, titration, and identification methods.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and data integrity principles.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or team coaching experience.
• Experience supporting product or method transfers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of QC analysts to drive performance and quality excellence.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, HPRA/FDA, and internal quality requirements.
• Oversee laboratory testing activities and ensure adherence to testing schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement, Right First Time (RFT), and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead analytical investigations, OOS/OOT events, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Support laboratory inspections, audits, product transfers, and project work.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, procedures, training records, and equipment compliance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for analytical testing and laboratory operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data integrity

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LCMS

GCMS

Titration

Mass spectrometry

Job description

AbbVie in Ireland, Sligo, is seeking an experienced QC Supervisor to lead a team of laboratory analysts within the Quality Control function. You will ensure testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies meet GMP standards and regulatory requirements.

You will coach 2–12 analysts, drive data integrity, investigations, CAPAs, and collaboration with Manufacturing, QA, and Supply Chain to deliver high-quality results on schedule.