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Director of Quality & Regulatory - Medical Device & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Full-time, Permanent | €110,000 – €130,000 + bonus + family healthcare + pension
✔️ Tired of red tape and ready to build a Quality function that actually reflects your standards?
✔️ Want to lead an MDR journey from the front, not just maintain someone else’s system?
✔️ Looking for autonomy, trust and the space to create real change in a growing business?
Location: County Offaly | Ireland based applicants only
About the Opportunity
We are representing a rapidly growing medical device & pharmaceutical manufacturer entering an exciting new phase of development.
This is a rare chance to take full ownership of the Quality & Regulatory function, leading the company’s QMS rebuild and MDR transition. You’ll design systems, set the strategy and build/ re-develop a high performing team around you, with the full support of senior leadership and the autonomy to do things properly.
If you’ve ever wanted to shape a site’s future, this is the role.
What You’ll Do
Lead all Quality & Regulatory activities across manufacturing operations and audits.
Redesign and implement a compliant ISO 13485 / MDR ready QMS, embedding a strong quality culture.
Act as the company’s Quality Lead for internal and external audits (Notified Body, HPRA and customers).
Develop, build, mentor and grow a dedicated QA/RA team.
Partner closely with R&D, Operations and leadership to ensure seamless product compliance and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
10+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Proven track record leading or implementing MDR and ISO 13485 systems.
Strong audit leadership and QMS development experience.
Confident, people-focused leader able to influence and inspire across the business.
Already based in Ireland and commutable to Offaly.
What’s On Offer
€110,000 – €130,000 base + bonus + family healthcare + pension.
Senior leadership visibility and genuine decision making influence.
The autonomy to shape the function your way, supported by an ambitious leadership team.
A chance to make your mark, taking a site from good to truly world class.
If you’re a senior Quality or Regulatory professional who wants more than maintenance and paperwork, this is your opportunity to lead transformation, not just compliance.
For more information please contact Lauren Pettifor at Achieve Search via lauren.pettifor@achievesearch.com
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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