Plant QA Specialist – South Dublin

PE Global (UK); Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is looking for a Plant QA Specialist for a 12-month contract based in South Dublin. The ideal candidate will oversee key quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with safety standards in aseptic manufacturing.

The position requires a university degree in Science or Engineering, along with over 7 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. The role supports a hybrid work model, ideal for local or commutable candidates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry as Subject Matter Expert.
• Experience in aseptic manufacturing and validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as Quality point of contact during New Product Introductions.
• Quality review and approval of Process Development and Validation documentation.
• Provide Quality direction at Change Control and Deviation Review Boards.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and SOPs.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Plant QA Specialist – 12 month initial contract

PE Global is recruiting for a Plant QA Specialist role to be based in our Bio client site in South Dublin.

Hybrid – local or commutable candidates as role will act as support and may be required to go to site.

Senior Quality Assurance Professional – Plant Technical Quality Assurance (PTQA).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Quality point of contact and decision maker during New Product Introductions, Technology Transfer and Process Validation activities for Aseptic products, ensuring all activities meet site and regulatory expectations.
• Quality review and approval of Process Development and Validation documentation: technical transfer documents, validation protocols, executed validation documents and reports.
• Provide Quality direction and input at Change Control and Deviation Review Boards and assume QA oversight of change control and Deviation/CAPA records, ensuring scope is clear and implementation activities are robust and timely.
• Perform all activities in compliance with safety standards and SOPs.

In line with business requirements, these responsibilities may expand or otherwise include additional areas of responsibility which are not described in this specification but are associated with the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree – Science or Engineering related discipline preferred.
• Understanding of principles of Validation and New Product Introduction.
• Experience in aseptic manufacturing.
• Relevant experience (7+ years) working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry as a Subject Matter Expert providing overall quality direction and oversight for key functional areas (Process Development, Validation, Manufacturing).
• Experience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices.
• Ability to operate across functional boundaries, both internal and external.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimum direct supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong organisational, communication, coordination, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Independent, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task in project environments and skilled in communication and collaboration.
• Team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.

Application Instructions

To apply, please call Audrey on 0214297900 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to [e-mail]. Note that our client cannot assist with visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.