Associate Director, Quality Control (Analytical Lab)
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Job Description
We're excited to invite you to lead our Analytical Lab Quality Control (QC) team at our Dunboyne facility, a cutting-edge site designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
As
Job Description
We're excited to invite you to lead our Analytical Lab Quality Control (QC) team at our Dunboyne facility, a cutting-edge site designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
As
Associate Director of QC
, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality laboratory testing that supports manufacturing and our wider network, while maintaining full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety standards.
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following
Lead and develop the QC team, creating a positive, high-performing culture that embraces growth and change.
Oversee all QC testing activities at the Dunboyne site, including analytical, biochemistry, and raw materials testing.
Ensure laboratories operate in a compliant, inspection-ready state, meeting all regulatory and safety requirements.
Drive continuous improvement by developing the QC function into a center of excellence for testing.
Manage laboratory commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
Collaborate across teams to solve challenges and support site goals.
Promote a culture of safety, respect, and dignity within your team.
Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development for your team members.
What Skills You Will Need
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have
Degree in Science, Quality, Technical field, or related discipline – a master's degree is a plus but not required.
At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within biologics.
Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
Strong background in Quality Control, including analytical method development, validation, and statistical quality control.
Experience with root cause analysis and investigations.
Comfortable working in a regulated, multinational environment.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and escalate issues when needed.
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
So, if you are ready to
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs,
please apply today.
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Required Skills
Analytical Method Development, Analytical Method Transfer, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Strategic Planning, Workforce Development
Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date
08/23/2025
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Requisition ID
R361495
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Veterinary Services
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