PROJECT MANAGER – QC DEPARTMENT

PE Global (UK); Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national pharma company in South Dublin is seeking a Project Manager for its Quality Control department. In this contract role, you will plan, coordinate, and deliver key QC projects while ensuring optimal execution and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should possess a third-level science qualification and have 2-5 years of experience in a QC laboratory. Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary. Submit your CV to apply. Note that the client cannot assist with visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in a Quality Control laboratory.
• Experience managing lab equipment introduction and validation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects for QC equipment introduction.
• Manage complex cross-functional QC projects.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Third-level qualification in a science-related discipline

Tools

LIMS

LMES

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Project Manager – QC Department for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in South Dublin.

This is a contract position.

The Role:

The Project Manager for the Quality Control (QC) department is a key role responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering QC projects and non-routine activities. The role applies project management best practices to ensure optimal execution of programs while driving continuous improvement. Approximately 30% of the role focuses on metrics reporting to provide visibility into QC business processes and support data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio management of key capital projects within the QC organisation, including prioritisation, resourcing, status management, and stakeholder communication.
• Plan and manage projects for the introduction of new QC equipment, from procurement through validation and approval for use.
• Manage complex, cross‑functional, or site‑wide QC projects and initiatives.
• Align project goals with stakeholders, customers, and management.
• Define and control project scope, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans covering scope, quality, cost, schedule, resources, and responsibilities.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and change control activities.
• Motivate and support project team members, fostering teamwork through Operational Excellence principles.
• Track, plan, forecast, and resource QC projects and non‑routine activities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Analyse and report QC business process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to provide visibility into operational performance and capacity.
>Generate and maintain GMP‑compliant reports for analytical method trending across multiple QC testing platforms.
• Provide trend analysis, insights, and recommendations to identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and continuously improve dashboards and metrics to support QC leadership decision making.
• Partner with QC, Digital, IT, and Business Excellence teams to implement and enhance digital analytics solutions.
• Support automation and digitalisation of reporting processes while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Present metrics and insights clearly to diverse stakeholder groups.

Knowledge and Experience

Requirements:

• Third‑level qualification in a science‑related discipline with 2–5 years’ experience in a Quality Control laboratory.
• Experience managing, lab equipment introduction and validation.
• Familiarity with laboratory operational systems such as LIMS and LMES.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem‑solving capability.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• High level of self‑motivation and ability to work effectively within lab‑based and cross‑functional teams.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up to date CV to [e-mail]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***