Pharmaceutical GxP Cleaning 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

Salary: €55,000 per annum (DOE) + Sodexo Benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 7 am - 3:30 pm

Job Description

Are you an experienced pharmaceutical cleaning professional with a passion for quality, compliance and continuous improvement? We're looking for a Pharmaceutical Cleaning GxP Manager to join our team at Janssen Sciences, Ringaskiddy, where you will act as the subject matter expert for cleanroom operations and GxP cleaning standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead best practice across a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, influencing operational excellence, training, auditing, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact service delivery and client satisfaction..

In this role you will:

• Act as the technical lead for cleanroom cleaning standards, protocols and best practices.
• Conduct operational, quality and compliance audits across GxP environments.
• Identify opportunities to improve cleaning processes, equipment utilisation and service delivery.
• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with GMP/GxP standards, SOPs, company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Develop, deliver and maintain training programmes for supervisors, managers and cleaning operatives.
• Support sites in maintaining "audit-ready" status for client, quality, operational and safety audits.
• Review and enhance SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments and training documentation.
• Collaborate with operational teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and development of cleaning teams where required.
• Attend client meetings, site walkdowns and cross-functional project reviews.
• Produce reports, analyse trends and provide recommendations to improve operational performance.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in a pharmaceutical cleaning, GMP/GxP or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and developing operational teams.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom cleaning practices, SOPs and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting quality, compliance and operational audits.
• Knowledge of Gemba principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH and risk management processes.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong client relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• High attention to detail with a structured and disciplined approach to compliance.
• Experience within pharmaceutical or life sciences facilities management.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ISO quality management systems.
• Cleanroom contamination control experience.
• Experience managing third-party contractors and service providers.
• Internal auditor qualification or quality auditing experience.
• Training delivery or Learning & Development experience.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Friendly Customers. Vibrant Communities. Exciting Careers.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications