Materials Specialist

Independent Solutions; Dunboyne; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Solutions is seeking a Material Specialist- Pharmaceutical in Ireland. The role focuses on managing NMI and MQ activities, supplier qualification and lifecycle management of materials used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will lead change controls, qualification plans and document preparation, collaborating with procurement, R&D, QA, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, cost-effective supply and reliable material performance.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a technical, supply chain, documentation or material-related role.
• Experience with technical documentation and document management.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end New Material Introduction and supplier qualification activities.
• Manage change controls and address supplier change notifications.
• Plan and execute material qualification to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Prepare technical documentation for material approvals.
• Coordinate introduction of new materials to meet site requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement, R&D, process engineering, QA and manufacturing.
• Support audits and maintain approved material lists and databases.
• Lead root-cause investigations and CAPA for material issues.

Skills

Change controls

Supplier qualification

Project coordination

Communication skills

Excel, MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science

Tools

SAP

Document management

Job description

Job Title- Material Specialist- Pharmaceutical

Location: Dunboyne, Co. Meath

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week

Job Overview

We are seeking an NMI & MQ Specialist to manage the introduction, qualification and lifecycle management of materials used in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will ensure that new and existing materials meet quality, regulatory and safety requirements while supporting compliant, reliable and cost-effective supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage change controls and resolve gaps arising from supplier change notifications.
• Lead end-to-end New Material Introduction (NMI) activities, including technical evaluations and supplier qualification.
• Plan, coordinate and execute material qualification activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, safety requirements and product specifications.
• Prepare, review and maintain technical documentation required for material approval.
• Coordinate the introduction of new materials to meet site requirements, quality standards and project timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement, R&D, process engineering, Quality Assurance, regulatory teams and manufacturing operations.
• Support material qualification processes, regulatory compliance and internal and external audits.
• Maintain and update approved material lists and qualified material databases.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions for recurring material issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance NMI and Material Qualification (MQ) processes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A university degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a technical, supply chain, documentation or material-related role.
• Experience working with technical documentation and document management.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred and may be required depending on the candidate's background.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in New Material Introduction, Material Qualification or new product introduction within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of SAP, particularly master data and production execution modules.
• Understanding of single-use materials and relevant qualification standards.
• Experience managing supplier change notifications, material-related investigations and supplier issues.
• Familiarity with change controls, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to develop process-based solutions and work effectively across cross-functional teams.