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QA Operations Manager

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact: Courtney Russell
  • Contact Email: courtney.russell@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 22711
Excellent opportunity for a QA Operations Manager with a Leading Life Sciences company in Sligo. The QA Operations Manager leads day-to-day QA oversight of GMP manufacturing, ensuring products and processes meet regulatory, company and site quality standards. The role supports cross-functional operations, drives strong shop-floor QA presence, oversees GMP documentation, deviations and batch records, and proactively manages quality risks.

Overview of your responsibilities:
  • Provide real-time QA support across Manufacturing, QC and Compliance.
  • Develop, coach and mentor the QA team.
  • Drive strong GMP, problem-solving and risk-based decision-making.
  • Build effective cross-functional relationships and resolve quality issues.
  • Support regulatory audits and inspections.
  • Lead quality risk assessments across manufacturing and site operations.
  • Support new products, process changes and facility upgrades.
  • Oversee deviations, CAPAs and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain a strong shop-floor QA presence and escalate quality risks.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required for the Role:
  • 6–8+ years’ experience in biotech/pharma, including 2–3 years managing GMP Quality Operations.
  • Advanced degree in Biological/Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Leadership experience in biologics, vaccines or sterile manufacturing.
  • Strong experience with deviations, CAPA, change control and batch review.
  • Proven regulatory inspection and audit experience.
  • Strong knowledge of EU GMP, EMA, ICH, USP and Ph. Eur.
  • Skilled in quality risk management and inspection readiness.
  • Proven team leadership and continuous improvement experience.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role contact Courtney Russell
courtney.russell@collinsmcnicholas.ie
+353 (0) 71 9108062

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