QC Lab Supervisor: Lead with GMP & Continuous Improvement

Allergan; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced QC Supervisor to lead a team of laboratory analysts in Sligo. The role ensures raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies meet GMP and regulatory requirements.

You will coach 2–12 analysts, drive performance, ensure testing schedules are met, and collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, and Supply Chain teams to maintain data integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' analytical laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong hands-on expertise in analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, LCMS, GCMS, titration, and identification methods.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments with data integrity knowledge.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of QC analysts to drive performance and quality excellence.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, HPRA/FDA, and internal quality requirements.
• Oversee laboratory testing activities and ensure adherence to testing schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement, Right First Time (RFT), and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead analytical investigations, OOS/OOT events, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Support laboratory inspections, audits, product transfers, and project work.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, procedures, training records, and equipment compliance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for analytical testing and laboratory operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Data integrity

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LCMS

GCMS

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an experienced QC Supervisor to lead a team of laboratory analysts in Sligo. The role ensures raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies meet GMP and regulatory requirements.

You will coach 2–12 analysts, drive performance, ensure testing schedules are met, and collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, and Supply Chain teams to maintain data integrity and continuous improvement.