Head of Quality
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
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About the Role
Greater Cork, Ireland Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Head of Quality to lead and develop the Quality function at its manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards across Quality Assurance, Quality Control, EHS, and Validation. This pivotal role involves strategic and leadership responsibilities, including leading high-performing teams, contributing to site and corporate strategy, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. The Head of Quality will also be instrumental in supporting a major site expansion project, ensuring that quality is embedded across all phases of growth, and representing quality in all major project planning and execution activities. Applicants for the Head of Quality position at the company should have a degree in a science or related life science field, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in a senior Quality leadership role. Strong knowledge of API manufacturing processes, cGMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements is essential, as is proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and supporting large-scale capital projects or site expansions. The role requires advanced training in leadership, lean manufacturing, or quality systems, and the ideal candidate will possess core competencies in leadership, strategic thinking, communication, decision-making, and change management. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing manufacturing site, contribute to a transformative expansion project, and play a critical role in elevating quality standards within a global organization.
Functions:
- Operations
About the Company
Industry-leading pharmaceutical company
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Type
Privately Held