58 Senior Qa Specialist jobs in Ireland
QA Specialist II
Posted 20 days ago
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Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
**Job Description**
**QA Specialist II position in QA Supplier Systems Group, Gilead Sciences Ireland UC Cork**
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
**The Position**
This role is a QA Specialist II, permanent role in the GSIUC QA Department, under the QA Supplier systems group. This specific role is required for QA oversight for all GXP Suppliers and Service providers used by GSIUC involving External audit Management, External Deviations, Quality agreement Management, Supplier introduction approval, Supplier notification assessment and Continuous Supplier monitoring.
This position requires a sound knowledge of quality assurance systems, methods and procedures. The candidate will be required to exercise judgment, within well-defined and established procedures and practices, to identify problems and appropriate actions and to generate alternatives and recommendations within defined processes. The candidate must be proactive in their daily activities and interactions.
**Essential Duties and Job Functions:**
+ Performs a variety of activities to ensure compliance with applicable cGxP regulatory requirements.
+ Review and Approval of the Introduction of new Suppliers/Service providers and update in scope of approved Suppliers/Service providers.
+ Completion and approval of Qualification review records in the Supplier management system within Gilead QMS to support approval of new supplier/service provider introduction/new material introduction.
+ Approval of new supplier and material part numbers within Gilead's product lifecycle management system
+ Periodic Evaluation/Continuous monitoring of approved Suppliers/Service provider
+ Review of approval of Supplier appraisal reports
+ External Audit Management
+ Quality agreement Management
+ External Deviation approval
+ Completion of yearly Excipient Supplier evaluation including completion of audit frequency assessment and GMP criticality gap assessment review
+ Ownership, assessment, and Approval of Supplier/Service provider Notifications including changes and quality issues.
+ External and Internal auditing
+ Support for regulatory and corporate audits.
+ Participates in authoring, reviewing, and approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/other types of controlled documents.
+ Identifies deviations from accepted practices, exercises judgement to evaluate impact and determines appropriate actions.
+ Review and approval of GMP Deviation investigations and CAPAs if required.
+ Performs walkthroughs on behalf of the QA department to ensure site compliance to GMP.
+ Participates in site Strategic, Technical and Operational Excellence projects on behalf of QA and represents the QA function at relevant cross-functional meetings.
+ Normally receives very little instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
**Knowledge, Experience and Skills:**
+ Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred and experience of making Quality decisions.
+ Experience with working with external suppliers is preferred and ability to act when quality issues are seen.
+ Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) (FDA / EMEA standards and quality systems)
+ Demonstrates working knowledge of quality assurance systems, methods, and procedures.
+ Basic knowledge of OPEX Lean tools, and root cause analysis tools used for identifying and correcting deviations.
+ Demonstrates audit and investigation skills, and report writing skills.
+ Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
**Typical Education & Experience:**
+ Relevant experience in a GMP environment related field and a BS or MS
**Behaviours:**
+ Positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team
+ Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in a challenging environment
+ Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective
+ Curious with learning agility
+ Operationally excellent
+ Organised with systematic approach to prioritisation
+ Process orientated to achieve the business objective
**Gilead Core Values:**
+ Integrity (always doing the right thing)
+ Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
+ Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
+ Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
+ Inclusion (encouraging diversity)
**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)**
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Senior QA Specialist
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QA Specialist | Packaging
Posted 3 days ago
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QA Specialist/Qualified Person
Posted 4 days ago
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Join GE HealthCare's Medical Diagnostics team as a QA Specialist/Qualified Person, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our QA activities meet global regulatory standards. Collaborating with dynamic internal teams-like Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs-and engaging with external partners including distributors, suppliers, and regulators, you'll help drive excellence and compliance across our operations in a fast-paced, impactful environment.
**Job Description**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide quality assurance oversight on all X Ray & MRI products manufactured by GEHC, Cork covering all stages of product lifecycle i.e. preparation, manufacture, testing, packaging, labelling, storage, transportation, distribution, complaint handling, documentation and record keeping.
+ Work with other internal support functions to ensure all processes are designed, implemented and maintained to meet relevant requirements.
+ Manage the batch record review and final QP disposition of manufactured batches as per Annex 16 release requirements.
+ Review complaints as required related to GEHC Cork and take appropriate action to prevent recurrence.
+ Involvement in regular audits to assess the effectiveness of quality systems, identify any non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
+ Maintain accurate records of all quality assurance activities.
+ Coordinate the conduct of investigations into quality issues identified through internal or external sources.
+ Collaborate with distributors and customers on quality matters.
+ Actively participate in cross functional investigations/projects as required.
+ Ensure timely communication and reporting to senior management regarding significant product quality issues.
**Qualifications and Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree(2.1 or above) in a relevant discipline such as: Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Biology or equivalent
+ Strong experience in a Quality Assurance role within a Life Sciences industry.
+ Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, EU Directives & Regulations 2001/83/EC, Eurdralex Volume 4, specifically focusing on Annex 13 & Annex 16 requirements .
**Desired Skills**
+ Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, Excel. Familiarity with validated quality systems e.g. Trackwise Digital, Veeva Vault and Compliance Wire a bonus.
+ Proficiency in written and spoken English language essential.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Behaviors
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.
**Total Rewards**
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
Senior QA Specialist (hybrid)
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QA Warehouse Specialist
Posted 26 days ago
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**We are PCI.**
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
We are looking for a **QA Warehouse Specialist** (Permanent role) to join our team in Stamullen, County Meath. This is a Monday to Friday position, 100% on-site.
**Summary of Role:**
+ Sampling, approval and release incoming good, packaging materials and product (where required) for use in production.
+ Request Certificates of Analysis / Conformance for incoming goods, packaging materials and product for use in production.
+ Review and Filing of acetates for use in sampling.
+ Identify training needs and conduct staff training as required.
+ Maintenance of sampling documentation and retain samples in archive.
+ Management of the Supplier/Customer Defect (SCD) system.
+ Issue the SCD numbers, coordination of completion of the SCDs with the customer/supplier and close out of the SCD.
+ To liaise with customers/supplier for artwork related queries and management of approval of artwork.
+ Review and approval of Master Packaging Material Specifications.
+ Ensure excellence in Housekeeping.
+ Carry out housekeeping audits and prepare the reports.
+ Raise and close deviations and Corrective/Preventative actions as required.
+ Ensure activities observed are in compliance with the requirements of cGMP.
+ Assist in validation studies as required.
+ Ensure safe work practices are being followed at all times, report any defects immediately to the Safety Officer and attend Health and Safety meetings.
+ Carry out various other additional tasks that may be required from time to time in accordance with the overall goal of the company.
**Secondary Responsibilities:**
+ Carry out various other additional tasks that may be required from time to time in accordance with the overall goal of the company.
**Knowledge / Skills & Experience:**
**Essential:**
+ At least 1- 3 years' experience in a similar role in pharma industries.
+ Experience in lieu of educational requirements.
+ Proven track record of showing how results were delivered.
+ Capability to work towards set clear goals, communicate these clearly and ensure progress to completion meeting predefined targets.
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Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future ( Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:**
_PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status._
_At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture._
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don't say no, we figure out how.
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
QA Warehouse Specialist
Posted 26 days ago
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**We are PCI.**
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
We are looking for a **QA Warehouse Specialist** (Permanent role) to join our team in Stamullen, County Meath. This is a Monday to Friday position, 100% on-site.
**Summary of Role:**
+ Sampling, approval and release incoming good, packaging materials and product (where required) for use in production.
+ Request Certificates of Analysis / Conformance for incoming goods, packaging materials and product for use in production.
+ Review and Filing of acetates for use in sampling.
+ Identify training needs and conduct staff training as required.
+ Maintenance of sampling documentation and retain samples in archive.
+ Management of the Supplier/Customer Defect (SCD) system.
+ Issue the SCD numbers, coordination of completion of the SCDs with the customer/supplier and close out of the SCD.
+ To liaise with customers/supplier for artwork related queries and management of approval of artwork.
+ Review and approval of Master Packaging Material Specifications.
+ Ensure excellence in Housekeeping.
+ Carry out housekeeping audits and prepare the reports.
+ Raise and close deviations and Corrective/Preventative actions as required.
+ Ensure activities observed are in compliance with the requirements of cGMP.
+ Assist in validation studies as required.
+ Ensure safe work practices are being followed at all times, report any defects immediately to the Safety Officer and attend Health and Safety meetings.
+ Carry out various other additional tasks that may be required from time to time in accordance with the overall goal of the company.
**Secondary Responsibilities:**
+ Carry out various other additional tasks that may be required from time to time in accordance with the overall goal of the company.
**Knowledge / Skills & Experience:**
**Essential:**
+ At least 1- 3 years' experience in a similar role in pharma industries.
+ Experience in lieu of educational requirements.
+ Proven track record of showing how results were delivered.
+ Capability to work towards set clear goals, communicate these clearly and ensure progress to completion meeting predefined targets.
#LI-VR1
Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future ( Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:**
_PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status._
_At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture._
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don't say no, we figure out how.
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
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Manager, Quality Control

Posted 14 days ago
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
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We are looking for a QC Manager to join our team on our Manorhamilton Road site in Sligo. The QC Lab Manager is integral to managing a team responsible for QC testing, ensuring adherence to product specifications, quality, and safety goals. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, including analytical testing for API and OSD products, and coordinating with internal teams to meet testing schedules.
Responsibilities:
+ Manage a lab team performing QC testing, ensuring compliance with data integrity policies and regulatory requirements.
+ Conduct and supervise all aspects of API and OSD analytical testing.
+ Ensure timely sampling, inspection, and testing, coordinating with teams for schedules and priorities.
+ Participate in internal and external audits and address audit findings.
+ Prepare technical reports, lead investigations, and implement CAPAs.
+ Provide training and support to lab team to achieve daily and long-term goals.
+ Present technical data to stakeholders to facilitate prompt decision-making.
+ Report to the Senior QC Manager.
Qualifications
+ M.Sc./B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related discipline.
+ Minimum 4 years of experience in people management within a pharmaceutical lab setting.
+ Strong knowledge of QA/QC operations, analytical testing for API and OSD.
+ Excellent presentation and technical report writing skills.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to quality and compliance.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Quality Control Technician
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Manager Quality Control
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