A leading healthcare organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Specialist to oversee and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), acting as a Qualified Person (QP) under EU GMP and Responsible Person (RP) under EU GDP regulations. This is a permanent position based onsite their office in Dublin. This position offers a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it is fit for purpose.
- Approve SOPs and quality system documentation.
- Maintain compliance with WDA, MIA, and ASR authorisations.
- Act as QP/RP and liaise with the HPRA on behalf of the company.
- Support HPRA inspections and prepare written responses.
- Oversee quality aspects of new product introductions.
- Review and approve non-conformances, CAPAs, change controls, and complaints.
- Manage supplier and customer GDP compliance reviews.
- Ensure GMP-compliant batch record review before release.
- Prepare, update, and review technical agreements with partners and third parties.
- Conduct internal audits and management reviews.
- Lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within quality operations.
Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) in Science or equivalent.
- Eligible to act as a Qualified Person (QP) under Directive 2001/83/EC and 2003/94/EC.
- Eligible to act as a Responsible Person (RP) per EU GDP guidelines is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance within the healthcare industry.
- Strong understanding of GMDPs and regulatory expectations.
- Experience with internal audits and HPRA inspections.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ranait Coughlan
ranait.coughlan@collinsmcnicholas.ie
(090) 6450664 (01) 66 200 8