Pharma GxP Cleaning Lead & Compliance Manager

Sodexo Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Pension Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in Ireland is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Cleaning GxP Manager to join Janssen Sciences, Ringaskiddy. You will act as the SME for cleanroom operations, leading GMP/GxP cleaning standards and audits across the site.

You will drive continuous improvement, develop training programs, review SOPs, and ensure audit readiness. The role requires proven GMP/GxP experience, leadership, and strong communication to influence stakeholders and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical cleaning in GMP/GxP or regulated environments.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom cleaning practices and SOPs.
• Experience conducting quality, compliance and operational audits.
• Knowledge of risk management and COSHH.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for cleanroom cleaning standards and SOPs.
• Conduct audits across GxP environments for quality and compliance.
• Identify process improvements in cleaning, equipment use and service delivery.
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP/GxP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and implement CAPAs.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for supervisors and operatives.
• Support audit readiness for client, quality, operational and safety audits.
• Review and update SOPs, risk assessments and training documentation.
• Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

GxP cleaning

Auditing

Quality compliance

Leadership

Planning & organisation

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

ISO quality management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sodexo Ltd in Ireland is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Cleaning GxP Manager to join Janssen Sciences, Ringaskiddy. You will act as the SME for cleanroom operations, leading GMP/GxP cleaning standards and audits across the site.

You will drive continuous improvement, develop training programs, review SOPs, and ensure audit readiness. The role requires proven GMP/GxP experience, leadership, and strong communication to influence stakeholders and maintain regulatory compliance.