Senior QP & Batch Release Lead (12-Month Contract)

Manpower Ireland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Manpower - Ireland is seeking an experienced Qualified Person (QP) to oversee batch certification and product release, ensuring EU compliance, GMP adherence, and site quality standards. This 12-month contract role offers an hourly rate of €69 and combines regulatory oversight with hands-on release activities.

The successful candidate will certify products, manage batch dispositions, and support investigations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining independence in

Qualifications

• Eligible to act as a Qualified Person under EU regulations.
• Significant GMP experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience performing Qualified Person duties, including batch certification and release.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Strong understanding of EU GMP requirements and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Certify and release licensed medicinal products in accordance with EU Directives and GMP requirements.
• Manage the batch disposition process to ensure timely and compliant product release.
• Ensure batch release activities comply with site procedures, regulatory expectations, and quality standards.
• Support investigations and ensure all product deviations and quality events are addressed before release.
• Act as the Quality/Qualified Person representative on cross-functional project teams.
• Provide expert quality guidance and support across the organisation.
• Maintain independence in decisions relating to product quality and batch certification.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Qualified Person duties

GMP experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

MSc in relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Manpower - Ireland is seeking an experienced Qualified Person (QP) to oversee batch certification and product release, ensuring EU compliance, GMP adherence, and site quality standards. This 12-month contract role offers an hourly rate of €69 and combines regulatory oversight with hands-on release activities.

The successful candidate will certify products, manage batch dispositions, and support investigations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining independence in