Pharma Supplier Quality Lead (Hybrid)

Independent Solutions; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Solutions in Ireland (Carlow) is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a hybrid role (1–3 days onsite weekly). Start date ASAP. The role focuses on supplier quality management, quality agreements, and compliance activities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

You will review supplier qualifications, manage supplier documentation, and support deviations, CAPAs, and change controls through to closure, ensuring alignment with GMP standards and site requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in a QA role within pharma or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong supplier quality management and quality agreements experience.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, GDP, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier qualification, oversight, and Approved Supplier List activities.
• Maintain Quality Agreements and support APR Quality Agreement chapters.
• Review quality documentation for new products and materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and participate in supplier reviews.
• Support deviations, CAPAs, supplier complaints, and change controls to closure.
• Provide quality oversight for new product and material introductions.
• Author/review/approve protocols and reports for technology transfer and validation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements and site standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Pharmaceutical/related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independent Solutions in Ireland (Carlow) is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a hybrid role (1–3 days onsite weekly). Start date ASAP. The role focuses on supplier quality management, quality agreements, and compliance activities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

You will review supplier qualifications, manage supplier documentation, and support deviations, CAPAs, and change controls through to closure, ensuring alignment with GMP standards and site requirements.