Quality Manager GMP Manufacturing

Careerwise Recruitment; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwise Recruitment clients seek a Head of Quality & Compliance to lead GMP manufacturing quality operations and drive a culture of excellence. This senior role focuses on QMS ownership, audits, and regulatory inspections, partnering with site leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance.

The role requires a degree in a life sciences field and at least 5 years in GMP environments, with a proven track record in leading quality systems and teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality teams in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong track record implementing QMS, CAPAs and deviations.
• Solid understanding of GMP, ISO 9001 and customer audits.]
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across a site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's QMS.
• Ensure ongoing GMP, ISO 9001 and customer/regulatory compliance.
• Act as site lead for regulatory inspections, audits and certifications.
• Drive CAPAs, deviations, non-conformances, change controls and root cause investigations.
• Review and approve quality documentation, validation activities, specifications, and product releases.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, technical and commercial teams on new products and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Quality management

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Science/Life Sciences

Job description

Our client is a highly successful and growing manufacturer serving leading customers across the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food and dairy sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quality Manager (GMP Manufacturing) to lead site quality operations and drive a culture of excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to shape quality strategy, influence site performance, and play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance.

As Head of Quality & Compliance, you will lead the site's Quality Management System and serve as the primary quality representative during customer, regulatory, and certification audits. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will ensure the business continues to meet and exceed GMP and quality standards while supporting future growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Act as site lead for regulatory inspections, customer audits, and certification assessments.
• Drive effective management of CAPAs, deviations, non-conformances, change controls, and root cause investigations.
• Review and approve quality documentation, validation activities, specifications, and product release activities.
• Partner with production, engineering, technical, and commercial teams to support new products and customer requirements.

About You

You are a quality-focused leader with a proven track record within regulated manufacturing environments. You thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy leading teams, and are passionate about driving compliance and quality excellence.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience leading quality teams and quality systems.

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership role with genuine influence across the business.
• Opportunity to work with customers in the pharma, biopharma, food, and dairy sectors.
• Highly visible position with responsibility for quality strategy and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression and professional growth.

Candidates must be authorised to work in Ireland at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this role.