We have a Global Director of Quality position working for a Medical Devices company in the west of Ireland. The role reports to the VP of QA in the US and will oversee multiple sites in Ireland, Europe and Asia. This is a global role and can therefore be based remotely in Ireland. Having multi site experience and a medical devices background is essential.
Overview of your responsibilities
Lead and manage cross-functional Quality teams across Ireland, Poland, Finland, China, and Thailand
Strengthen quality to support strategic growth and new business opportunities
Build and sustain an audit-ready culture, ensuring full regulatory compliance
Partner with Commercial teams to represent the Quality system with customers
Drive continuous improvement using data and tools such as Six Sigma
Track, manage, and improve key performance metrics (KPIs)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required for the Role:
Degree in Quality, Engineering, Business, or related technical field
10+ years’ experience in Quality roles
5+ years’ experience in people management
Experience across regional or multi-site operations
Background in Medical Devices or Life Sciences
Strong knowledge of FDA, MDR, and ISO standards (e.g. ISO 13485, 14971)
Hands‑on experience with quality tools (SPC, DOE, Root Cause Analysis)
Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections
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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