QA Operations Lead: GMP Compliance and CI

HRM Search Partners; Sligo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HRM Search Partners is seeking an experienced QA Operations Manager for our client in Sligo to lead day-to-day Quality Assurance oversight of GMP manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on ensuring products are manufactured, tested, packaged, stored and released in compliance with regulatory requirements and established quality systems. A hands-on leadership approach will drive QA across Manufacturing, Packaging, Warehouse, Engineering, Validation and QC.

Qualifications

• Extensive QA leadership experience in GMP manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of EU GMP, EMA, ICH, USP, Ph. Eur standards.
• Proven ability to lead deviations, CAPAs and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day QA operations, providing real-time QA support to Manufacturing, QC and Compliance.
• Maintain QA presence on the manufacturing floor to support decision-making and risk escalation.
• Oversee deviations, CAPAs, change controls and regulatory inspections readiness.
• Lead quality risk assessments across manufacturing, facilities and materials.
• Support audits, reviews of batch records and SOPs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop the QA team and coordinate with cross-functional partners.

Skills

GMP Quality Oversight

People Management

Regulatory Inspections

Risk Assessment

QA Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Biological Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

QA Systems (e.g., TrackWise)

Job description

HRM Search Partners is seeking an experienced QA Operations Manager for our client in Sligo to lead day-to-day Quality Assurance oversight of GMP manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on ensuring products are manufactured, tested, packaged, stored and released in compliance with regulatory requirements and established quality systems. A hands-on leadership approach will drive QA across Manufacturing, Packaging, Warehouse, Engineering, Validation and QC.