Pharma QA Systems & Compliance Leader

PE Global; Cork; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global are seeking a QA Systems & Compliance Technical Manager for a leading pharmaceutical company in Cork. This initial 12 month contract role leads quality systems, ensures GMP compliance, and supports regulatory inspections across global networks.

The role requires 10–15+ years in GMP environments, strong leadership across functions, and a track record of driving system improvements and risk mitigation. Candidates should be eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• 10–15+ years’ experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments.
• 3–5 years in leadership roles with influence across cross-functional teams.
• Significant hands-on experience supporting regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of EU GDP Guidelines and regional regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives to enable compliance and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business process manager for applicable quality systems.
• Assess GMP and regulatory risk areas and implement mitigation with accountable parties.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement system improvements.
• Analyse performance through metrics and trending.
• Troubleshoot issues and support the business with queries.
• Benchmark leading practices and identify opportunities to enhance systems.
• Liaise with global colleagues to ensure consistency across the network.
• Provide QA review/approval for Supplier Management and other GxP activities.
• Support audit and inspection activities for site and follow-up actions.
• Lead activities in the site quality management review process.

Skills

Leadership

GMP

Regulatory knowledge

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

PE Global are seeking a QA Systems & Compliance Technical Manager for a leading pharmaceutical company in Cork. This initial 12 month contract role leads quality systems, ensures GMP compliance, and supports regulatory inspections across global networks.

The role requires 10–15+ years in GMP environments, strong leadership across functions, and a track record of driving system improvements and risk mitigation. Candidates should be eligible to live and work in Ireland.