118 Jobs in Waterford

**Sterility Assurance Specialist**
+ Location: Waterford, Ireland
+ Fixed Term Contract
**About the job**
**About Waterford**
For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 work together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognised through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
The Sterility Assurance Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining sterility assurance programs to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements. This role will function as the subject matter expert (SME) for aseptic processing, contamination control, and microbiological quality, supporting manufacturing operations, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
**Main responsibilities:**
+ Develop, maintain, and improve site sterility assurance strategies and contamination control plans.
+ Lead risk assessments for aseptic processes, cleanroom operations, and sterilisation activities.
+ Ensure compliance with relevant guidelines (e.g., EU GMP Annex 1, FDA Guidance for Industry, ISO standards).
+ Provide SME oversight during aseptic processing, media fills, and environmental monitoring trend reviews. Identifying trends or issues and implementing effective action plans.
+ Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation for sterility-related issues.
+ Review and approve protocols and reports for sterilisation validation, cleanroom qualification, and disinfection studies.
+ Review and approve documentation related to aseptic manufacturing, sterilisation, and microbiological controls.
+ Function as point of contact for sterility assurance during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
+ Ensure timely identification and communication of sterility-related risks.
+ Establish and monitor KPIs for the sterility assurance program and report on its performance and effectiveness.
+ Drive improvements in aseptic practices, gowning, cleaning, and contamination control procedures.
+ Deliver training and coaching to manufacturing, QC, and QA teams on sterility assurance principles.
+ Monitor emerging regulatory changes and industry best practices to update site procedures accordingly.
**About you**
+ Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Microbiology, Biology, Pharmacy, or related scientific discipline.
+ Extensive experience in sterility assurance, microbiology, or quality assurance within GMP-regulated manufacturing.
+ Experience leading contamination control strategies and aseptic process validations.
+ Demonstrated track record of successful regulatory inspections.
+ Sterilisation validation experience (e.g., autoclave, VHP, gamma irradiation) desirable.
+ Strong knowledge of aseptic manufacturing, microbiology, sterilisation methods, and cleanroom operations.
+ In-depth understanding of quality and technical regulations in a GMP environment.
+ Analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex microbiological data and environmental monitoring trends.
+ Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
**Why choose us?**
+ Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
+ Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career.
+ Our Waterford site is easily accessible from the M9 and offers excellent facilities including a subsidized restaurant and newly refurbished gym.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.
If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (

**Introduction**
Are you interested in developing operating systems and contributing to Open Source? Did you just graduate and are eager to become part of an worldwide development community? Your favorites are Linux and low-level programming? If so, our team is the right place for you! We are building up an IBM team in the entirely new development location Waterford. The team will be responsible for enhancing the Linux kernel for IBM Z / IBM LinuxOne. This will include device drivers, new processor instructions, virtualization (KVM), confidential containers, and test automation (CI/CD).
**Your role and responsibilities**
As a key member of our new team, you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional software experiences. Your responsibilities will comprise of design and specifications for new enhancements, coding, problem determination and bug fixing, performance analysis, submitting your code to upstream community repositories, and solving client problems.This position requires working onsite 3 days per week.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Strong desire to work on low-level software development within the Linux operating system kernel (e.g. based on C/C++)
* Interested in joining open source development communities
* Understanding of operating systems internals (e.g. memory management & task scheduling, interrupts, device drivers)
* Experience in source code repository systems (e.g. git), scripting languages (e.g. Python) and test Automation (e.g. Jenkins)
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Previous contributions to Open Source projects Skills in current I/O technologies (e.g. PCI, NVMe, RDMA)
* Skills in IBM Z architecture ("Principles of Operations"), Z assembler and I/O concepts
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Data Steward**
+ _Location: Waterford_
+ _Job type: FTC(12 month)_
**About Waterford**
For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 work together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus.
Recognised through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
**About the job:**
12 -month FTC position
Data Steward position within a high performing Data Steward (Master Data) team which supports Sanofi Waterford's growing Pharma business.
In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the timely update of Master Data in SAP and related partner systems while also maintaining excellent customer and stakeholder relationships.
The role works closely with all functions and in particular with Operations, Quality, Demand and Finance teams as well as global planners/other sites.
**Main responsibilities:**
+ Responsible for the creation of new material codes in all relevant systems
+ Responsible for the 'workflow' functionality in SAP to support the business with regards to the maintenance and obsoletion of material masters in all systems' Master Recipe
+ Responsible for the creation of all new master recipes in SAP
+ Responsible for the ongoing administration of an ECO request portal. Providing regular KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and reports related to the usage of the portal and provide support to end users
+ Responsible for the ECR/ECO (Electronic Change Request / Electronic Change Order) administration in SAP
+ Support the business with regards to the maintenance and obsoletion of master recipes/production versions in SAP
+ Produce monthly KPIs and reports on SAP master data Support the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Support Specialists with IDOC (Intermediate Document) master data issues as required
+ Support master data experts in the business as required. Provide material master and master recipe overview training for any new SAP user
+ Maintain all Quality documents in a current and compliant state
+ Support above site data governance, end-user forum & transversal knowledge sharing initiatives
+ Adhere to all corporate policies/procedures in relation to Master Data
**About you:**
+ Master data experience within an operations environment with knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems, primarily SAP
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Strong administrative skills
+ Planning and organization skills
+ Ability to support and challenge others
+ Microsoft Office experience, especially Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.
If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.
Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (

**Introduction**
As a key member of our new team, you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional software experiences. Your responsibilities will comprise of design and specifications for new enhancements, coding, problem determination and bug fixing, performance analysis, submitting your code to upstream community repositories, and solving client problems.This position requires working onsite 3 days per week.
**Your role and responsibilities**
As a key member of our new team, you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional software experiences. Your responsibilities will comprise of design and specifications for new enhancements, coding, problem determination and bug fixing, performance analysis, submitting your code to upstream community repositories, and solving client problems.This position requires working onsite 3 days per week.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Demonstrated professional experience and understanding of operating systems internals (e.g. memory management & task scheduling, interrupts, device drivers).
*
Experience in source code repository systems (e.g. git), scripting languages (e.g. Python) and test Automation (e.g. Jenkins).
*
Experience in open-source communities, in particular with contributions to public open source projects (like Linux kernel and others).
*
Minimum of 3 years professional experience working on low-level software development and demonstrated experience working within the Linux operating system kernel (e.g. based on C/C++, Rust, .).
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Previous contributions to Open Source projects Skills in current I/O technologies (e.g. PCI, NVMe, RDMA)
* Skills in IBM Z architecture ("Principles of Operations"), Z assembler and I/O concepts
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Head of External Manufacturing Product Team**
+ Location: Geel, Belgium
+ Alternative Locations: Frankfurt, Germany; Waterford, Ireland or Amsterdam, Netherlands
+ Job type: Permanent, Full time
**About the job**
Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join us here at Sanofi and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As Head of External Manufacturing Product Team (EMPT) within our External Manufacturing & Supply (EM&S) organization, you'll be responsible for ensuring on-time and in-full delivery of products from Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and External Suppliers.
The EM&S Large Molecule Specialty Care organization is a key part of Sanofi's Manufacturing & Supply division. We are accountable for all Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), Contract Laboratory Operations (CLOs), Distribution Centers, and business partners involved in the manufacture, testing, storage, and transport of Sanofi products. Our mission is to serve the Global Business Units within Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) with drug substance, drug products, and finished goods. We aim to develop ourselves into a best-in-class organization that continuously strives towards three priorities:
1. Ensure Supply On-Time In Full, meeting all Quality and compliance standards
2. Deliver Financially
3. Grow Talent
In addition to Running the Business, we are committed to Transforming the Business by defining our strategic global footprint for preferred partners and deploying the right technology in centralized performance management of partners.
**Main responsibilities:**
+ Ensure on-time & in-full delivery of products from CMOs/External Suppliers within your management unit
+ Lead the EMPT team members through influence, developing them into a highly productive team in a positive culture and psychologically safe environment
+ Build collaborative business relationships with external partners/suppliers and internal business partners
+ Serve as the first level negotiator on financial liability for failed or rejected lots in collaboration with procurement
+ Plan & implement life cycle management projects, including resource and financial planning, in collaboration with business partners
+ Drive continuous improvement in performance of internal and supplier Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery & Involvement
+ Manage products/CMOs from an operational & financial perspective, including routine technical support and contract management
+ Implement AI and Digital tools to standardize and streamline processes for managing CMOs
+ In collaboration with Supply Chain ensures routine monitoring of CMO inventories, assessing potential risks and providing proactive remediation plans
+ Accountable for having a proficient knowledge of product processes for CMOs/External Suppliers within EMPT unit, and being able to identify and involve the appropriate SMEs to ensure process changes are vetted within Sanofi to determine acceptability and impact to Sanofi manufacturing and quality processes
**About you**
+ Bachelor's degree with scientific background and 15+ years of experience OR Master's degree with scientific background and 8+ years of experience
+ Has expertise in contract manufacturing and negotiations
+ Experience in operational roles, ideally as product or functional team manager
+ Strong knowledge of biotech/pharmaceutical operations and/or processes
+ Excellent stakeholder management skills
+ Excellent communication skills with a 'bottom line up front' executive communication style
+ Ability to lead through influence and manage ambiguity
+ Strategic thinking and results-oriented mindset
+ Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
+ Willing to travel (up to 50% of the time - mainly within the EU)
**Why choose us?**
+ At Sanofi, we believe in continuous learning and development. In this role, you'll have opportunities to stay at the cutting edge of SAP technologies and Treasury best practices regarding the Treasury Management System, with potential for further certifications and professional growth
+ We encourage innovative thinking and welcome fresh ideas for process improvements and system optimizations
+ We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our financial operations
+ As you grow in this role, there are opportunities for career progression within Sanofi's Treasury and IT functions
+ An individual and well-structured introduction and training when you onboard
+ Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
+ Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (

**Maintenance Technician**
+ _Location: Waterford_
**About the job**
At Sanofi, we're committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need.
The purpose of the Maintenance Technician is to carry out repair and Maintenance tasks of all Process and / or Facilities Equipment, so as to achieve an acceptable level of production output in full compliance with Quality and Safety and cGMP Standards
For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 works together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognized through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical Center that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Please note this role has a 24/7shift pattern and is a fixed term contract role.
**Main responsibilities:**
+ To carry out repair and Maintenance tasks of all Process and / or Facilities Equipment, so as to achieve an acceptable level of production output in full compliance with Quality and Safety and cGMP Standards.
+ Input of data into Maintenance PM System including the operation of such systems
+ Working with one's own initiative and assuming responsibility whenever the need arises.
+ May be required to train others on all equipment, Maintenance tasks, set up procedures and safety awareness.
+ To operate and maintain all equipment, so as to achieve an acceptable level of production output.
+ Complete all duties as per relevant Sop's.
+ Adhere to all relevant dress requirements with respect to cGMP's and PPE rules.
+ Conduct all maintenance duties in a safe manner and report all safety issues or concerns.
+ Maintain the required standard of housekeeping in both the maintenance workshop/facilities area.
+ Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and on time.
+ Ensure good time keeping and attendance at place of work.
+ Support team in achieving team goals and targets.
+ Attend Team meetings as required.
+ Actively contribute to continuous improvements across the plant.
+ Support and back up of all maintenance teams i.e. facilities and manufacturing when required.
+ Ensure correct and accurate communication of equipment issues/PMs/repairs including reporting of serious downtime (via email).
+ Ensure compliance to cGMP at all times.
**About you:**
To excel in this role, you will need to have:
**Essential requirements:**
+ 2 years' experience of working as a Maintenance Technician in Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
+ Extensive understanding of utilities or maintenance facilities.
+ Experience with a preventative maintenance system.
+ Competent in the operation and maintenance of pneumatic systems and fault- finding diagnostics.
+ Full understanding of Health & Safety and legal requirements for the safe operation of the team
+ Good problem solving and analytical skills.
+ Technical writing skills.
+ Good knowledge of cGMP.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills.
+ Understands site KPI's.
**Why choose us?**
+ Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
+ Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
+ Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
+ Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.
If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (

**Job Description :**
Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose - Celebrating life, every day, everywhere - has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we create shared value.
**Join Us at Diageo's Assessment Centre for Account Executives!**
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading beverage alcohol companies? Diageo is excited to invite talented and ambitious individuals to our upcoming Assessment Centre for the role of Account Executive for South East Ireland. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills through individual and group exercises, connect with industry leaders, and potentially secure a position that offers growth, innovation, and the chance to work with iconic brands.
**Day in the Life** **:**
+ **Strategic Relationship Builder:** ?Build strong, purposeful relationships and effectively support existing customers. Carry out regular business reviews to identify their needs and goals. Create growth plans and implement solutions to drive sustainable growth.
+ **Dynamic Communicator:** ?Effectively communicate with customers and internal teams to ensure alignment on goals and strategies. Be adaptable in your communication style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
+ **Commercial Acumen:** Drive the brand distribution strategy to increase the quality and quantity of customer partnerships within your territory.
+ **Data Acumen:** Ensure all data on your territory is accurate and up-to-date, including territory performance, customer contact details, digital savviness, new/closed outlets, etc.
+ **Digital First Mindset:** ?Embrace and leveragedigital tools always. Engage both internally and externally on key initiatives and evolving trends.
+ **Growth/ Open Mindset:** Bring a growth mindset to all that you do. Embrace challenges, learn continuously, and drive innovation for sustainable success?
+ **Resilience:** ?Demonstrate resilience in overcoming challenges and persistently pursue long-term goals despite short-term setbacks.
ABOUT YOU
+ Passionate about sales and to grow a career within commercial
+ Driver's license
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for Diageo to thrive and for us to realize our ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
St James Gate
**Additional Locations :**
**Job Posting Start Date :**
2025-03-20
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
**DRINKiQ**
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**Supply Chain Launch/Lifecycle Lead**
About the Job
As part of the team, we provide site-wide support to ensure the ongoing execution of operational activities onsite. We work closely with all functions and external stakeholders to manage site master data requirements. We also identify stakeholder business needs, provide solutions, and minimize risks.
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to bring hope to patients and their families.
**Main responsibilities:**
+ Manage New Market Launches: Work closely with Global Supply Chain and markets to ensure on-time and in-full supply to markets.
+ Represent the Site from a Supply Chain Perspective: Manage both internal and external stakeholders and be an important part of the supply chain team.
+ End-to-End Project Management: Oversee the launch process from master data creation to operational readiness and shipping to market.
+ Liaise with External Stakeholders: Meet with external stakeholders as necessary to strengthen business relationships.
+ Coordinate with Site MSAT and External Customers: During product transfer/product introduction, ensure all requirements are captured in the project plan.
+ Ensure Compliance: All work must follow the required standards, including GMP, Health and Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory requirements.
About you
**Qualifications:**
+ 3rd Level Qualification and/or relevant professional qualifications in Supply Chain.
+ Proven track record in a supply chain role.
+ Experience:
+ Supply Chain experience is essential, ideally with launch management experience.
+ Strong project management experience is preferable.
**Skills and Knowledge:**
+ Excellent communication skills.
+ Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
+ Proven ability to close out issues in a timely and effective manner.
+ Good understanding of site processes and systems.
+ Leadership and collaboration skills.
+ Strong project management skills.
+ Good knowledge of cGMP and cGDP **.**
**Designation Duty:**
May be required to deputize for their manager.
**Personal Characteristics:**
+ Flexible approach, comfortable with ongoing change and improvement in the organization.
+ Ability to drive project deliverables/goals to closure.
+ Results-focused and proven leadership ability.
+ Ability to work autonomously while maintaining communication with key stakeholders.
+ Willingness to take ownership for resolution of departmental and/or cross-functional issues.
Why choose us?
+ Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
+ Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
+ Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
+ Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
+ Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility.
+ Our Waterford site is easily accessible from the M9 and offers excellent facilities including on-site free parking, a subsidized restaurant, and newly refurbished gym.
Progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
_Discover our_ Code of Conduct ( _, that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Please ensure to have read this document, before applying._
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
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Location: Waterford
Job Type: Regular, Full-time, 5 days on-site
**About the Opportunity**
Reporting directly to the Head of Lyo Fill Finish Operations and as a leader for Sanofi, you will play an integral role within the Fill Finish Autonomous Production Unit management team, ensuring reliable supply of lyophilised vial products to our rare disease patients globally.
**About Sanofi Business Unit**
The multiple national award-winning Sanofi Waterford biopharmaceutical and medical device campus is located in Waterford on Ireland's southeast coast. Established in 2001 and now with more than 900 employees, the site has seen more than 600m invested in state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. Diversification continues to bring new products to Waterford and the expanded site portfolio continues to create new opportunities.
**Key responsibilities**
+ Lead all assigned operations activities to ensure that objectives are met; turnaround time, batch release cycle time, annual planning, project and program implementation etc
+ Develop and lead a continuous improvement program that will result in savings to COGs
+ Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with cGMP and Safety standards
+ Ensure all employees, for which they are responsible, are trained against SOPs and GMP requirements relevant to their job
+ Ensure procedures are correctly defined and followed.
+ Monitor the level of GMP compliance in their area on an on-going basis through audit, deviations and GMP document reviews
+ Develop and improve the effectiveness of training on a regular basis
**About You**
To excel in this role you will need to have:
**_Essential requirements:_**
Higher level Diploma/Degree in Third level qualification or equivalent
+ Minimum 2 years' experience as an Operations Manager/ other Management role
+ Minimum 1 years experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
+ Technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing technology
+ Detailed knowledge of cGMP
+ Excellent interpersonal skills - active listener
+ Good problem solving and analytical skills
+ Effective facilitator
+ Influences site KPI's
+ Full understanding of Health &Safety and legal requirements for the safe operation of his team
**It would be advantageous to have (not essential):**
+ Sterile Operations experience
+ cGMP experience in a management position
**What Sanofi can offer you**
+ A role where you are instrumental to ensuring reliable supply of critical products to a global patient population, in an environment where you can develop and grow a meaningful career.
+ We offer a generous package including flexible benefits, and are committed to helping you have a healthy work-life balance throughout your career with us
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
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