QA Validation Manager - FTC

DHL Supply Chain; Dublin; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and on-site canteen

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Care

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Dublin is seeking a QA Validation Manager for a fixed term 12-month contract. You will lead Computer System Validation, ensure GxP compliance, and manage qualification activities for critical equipment and systems.

You will also coordinate supplier qualification and documentation in line with EU GMP standards. The role requires strong experience in QA validation within the pharmaceutical or medical devices space, knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Role aligns with QA Validation Manager or equivalent in Pharma/Medical Devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Computer System Validation process in line with GAMP 5 requirements.
• Plan and manage qualification/requalification schedule for GxP-critical equipment and systems.
• Complete qualification activities with mapping contractors and maintain documentation per GxP.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GxP systems

IQ/OQ/PQ

Documentation

MS Office

Job description

Grade: K

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract / Secondment - 12 months

Shift patterns: Mon to Fri 8:00 to 16:30

Location: Dublin

Typical day may involve

• Manage the Computer System Validation process on behalf of the Quality Assurance team, ensuring compliance with GAMP 5 requirements and supporting team accountabilities
• Manage the qualification and requalification schedule for all GxP-critical equipment and systems used across the business
• Complete qualification activities with mapping contractors, ensuring all documentation is maintained in line with GxP requirements
• Be accountable for temperature monitoring across all areas of the facility
• Be responsible for supplier qualification, including approval, ongoing assessment, and requalification of GxP-critical suppliers
• Support supplier and equipment selection, approval, and implementation in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Support and manage selected customer day-to-day quality activities, as required, to ensure ongoing compliance and service continuity

This role would suit people who

• Previous experience in a QA Validation Manager or equivalent role within the Pharmaceutical or Medical Devices industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment qualification activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ
• Good understanding of EU GMP Annex 11 and Annex 15
• Experience in the management of Quality Systems in compliance with GxP requirements
• Computer literate (minimum-intermediate level on use of MS Office elements)
• Life Science logistics industry experience

Note - you must have the full legal right to work in Ireland at the time of applying

Why join us

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Paid annual leave days: 24 days
• Generous pension scheme
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial wellness support
• Annual Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Care