Quality Controller – Entry Level Role

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dublin is seeking a QA Operations Specialist for an 11-month contract role. The successful candidate will ensure compliance and safety in New Product Introductions, collaborating across multiple functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of cGMPs and related regulations, with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience. Interested candidates should apply with an updated CV or contact via phone for more details.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Pharmaceutical Operations.
• Experience in qualification and implementation of Single Use technologies.
• Familiarity with risk assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve change controls and CAPAs.
• Provide quality assurance support across functional forums.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP documentation and safety standards.

Skills

Strong collaboration skills

Project management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of cGMP regulations

Competency in SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

KNEAT

Veeva

Job description

The role:

PE Global is currently recruiting for a QA Operations Specialist – NPI on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical company based in Dublin. This is an initial 11-month contract role.

Role Description

Quality Assurance Operations NPI Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Operations NPI Specialist at Biotech client site in Dublin. The role ensures that the New Product Introduction objectives are effectively achieved, consistent with requirements to ensure compliance, safety and reliable supply to our customers, as well as meeting Health Agency regulations and all other applicable governing regulations.

Role Functions

(Functions include, but are not limited to, the following)

With energy, knowledge & innovation, the QA NPI Specialist will:

• Review and approve change controls, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), deviations including investigation protocols, root cause analysis and final investigation reports.
• Review and approve batch records
• Review and approval of Equipment qualification including IOQ and PQ, process validation, development studies, hold time studies etc.
• Provide quality assurance support across functional and cross-functional forums.
• Oversee quality aspects of material and supplier management, including preparation of material qualification packages, supplier audit assessments, and maintenance of the supplier management system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as Quality Control (QC), Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Engineering, and Warehouse to develop, review, and maintain documentation and quality records throughout the product lifecycle (e.g., method validations, facility upgrades, qualification protocols, calibration records).
• Review and approve Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documentation and data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally to support timely delivery of project milestones.
• Contribute to the identification, development, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives and action plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure the highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards.

General

• A self-starter and results-focused, the successful candidate will have strong contemporary knowledge of relevant cGMPs, regulations and current industry trends.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, project management skills.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Technical

• Strong knowledge of qualification and implementation of Single Use technologies and raw materials and supplier qualifications for use in a GMP environment.
• Strong contemporary knowledge of relevant cGMPs, regulations and current industry trends.
• Proven track record in delivering excellence.
• Competency in the use of SAP, KNEAT, eVal and Veeva systems including change control is an advantage.
• Familiarity and participation in risk assessment processes

Qualifications & Education

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or Supply Chain in a relevant discipline.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Pharmaceutical, Vaccine or Biological Operations, or Technical Operations.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Audrey on 0214297900 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***