Associate Director QA

Shape the Future of Quality in Biopharma Manufacturing

Are you passionate about raising the bar for Quality Assurance in cutting-edge drug product and drug substance manufacturing? This is your opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise will directly influence the success of life-changing medicines.

As Associate Director, QA, you’ll set the standard for GMP excellence, guiding teams through critical milestones such as tech transfers, process performance qualification (PPQ), and regulatory inspections. You’ll be both a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader, driving compliance, fostering a culture of quality, and ensuring operational readiness at every stage.

THE ROLE:

* Provide strategic oversight of GMP manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
* Lead QA support for tech transfers, PPQ, and inspection readiness activities.
* Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing QA teams.
* Review and approve GMP documentation, safeguarding data integrity and compliance.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives that elevate quality standards across the site.

REQUIREMENTS:
* A degree in Biopharma, Life Sciences, or a related field.
* 8+ years’ experience in vaccine or biopharma DP/DS manufacturing (sterile filling experience is highly desirable).
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate teams.
* Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence across multiple functions.
* A problem-solving mindset with a track record of delivering innovative quality solutions.

Please call Mike Morrissey today for further information on 021-429 7536 or email: mmorrissey@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)
Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.

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