Principal QA Specialist

Regeneron; Limerick; On-site; EUR 63,200 - 103,200; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking a Principal QA Specialist to join the QA Compliance & Quality Systems team in Raheen, Limerick. You will lead Change Control governance, oversee Quality System processes and partner with multi‑functional groups to ensure compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications include a science degree and 7+ years in pharma QA. The role focuses on regulatory readiness, continuous improvement and inspection support at a busy biopharma site.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in pharmaceutical QA or related field.
• BSc/BEng in a scientific discipline.
• Experience with cGMP and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Quality Systems with Change Control governance.
• Oversee changes, deviations, CAPA, audits, and risk management.
• Review and approve QA documentation and risk assessments.
• Lead or support governance forums and cross‑functional meetings.
• Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvement in QA systems.
• Support regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, Regulatory Affairs and other sites.

Skills

Quality Systems governance

Change Control

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc/BEng in a scientific discipline

Job description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life‑changing medicines for people with serious diseases. Regeneron is currently seeking a Principal QA Specialist to join the QA Compliance & Quality Systems team.

Location

• Raheen, Limerick

What You’ll Do

• Serving as a Quality Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) with primary responsibility for Change Control governance, oversight and continuous improvement activities.
• Providing quality and compliance oversight of Quality System processes, including but not limited to: Change Control, Deviations, CAPA, Audits, Customer Complaints and Risk Management.
• Ensuring Quality System records are managed in compliance with regulatory requirements, company procedures and data integrity expectations.
• Reviewing and approving Quality System documentation, including Change Control records, Deviation investigations, CAPA plans and Risk assessments.
• Leading or supporting governance forums, review boards and cross‑functional meetings associated with Change Control and Quality System management.
• Monitoring, analysing and communicating Quality System performance metrics and trends, finding opportunities to improve process effectiveness, efficiency and compliance.
• Performing quality review of complex, high‑impact and cross‑functional changes to ensure appropriate assessment of product quality, regulatory, validation and operational impacts.
• Supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits, including preparation activities, presentation of Quality System processes and response development for observations or commitments.
• Identifying compliance risks, process gaps and systemic issues within Quality Systems and leading or supporting development and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Engineering, MSAT, Supply Chain, Validation, Regulatory Affairs and other site functions to ensure quality and compliance requirements are effectively integrated into business processes.
• Leading and participating in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing Quality System performance, inspection readiness and operational excellence.
• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of Quality System procedures, policies and training programs.

Environment and Physical Rhythms of this Role

• Experience working with Quality Systems, including one or more of the following: Change Controls, Deviations, CAPA, Audit Management and Risk Management.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate activities across multiple functional areas.
• Able to prioritise, re‑prioritise as needed and adapt to change.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced setting.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in a scientific discipline or related field, with 7+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Salary Range (annually): €63,200.00 - €103,200.00