Sligo - Global Supplier Quality Specialist New

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Global Supplier Quality Specialist

Cpl is partnering with a leading global pharmaceutical/biologics organisation to recruit a QA Specialist with expertise in supplier and vendor oversight. This is a high-profile position offering the opportunity to shape supplier compliance programs and ensure quality excellence across a global network of partners.

Get in touch for further information : Deirdre Murphy on 01 614 6178 / 087 180 4358 or [email protected]

Please note - applicants need to have a Stamp 4 or to have unrestricted full working rights for Ireland

Key Responsible:

As QA Specialist, you will:

• Lead supplier qualification and monitoring programs across GxP areas (GMP, GLP, GCP, GDP).
• Conduct supplier audits (initial, routine, and for-cause), prepare reports, and oversee CAPA effectiveness.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation (agreements, deviations, change controls).
• Assess supplier systems against EU, FDA, OECD, ICH, and other global standards.
• Provide QA support to cross-functional teams and procurement decisions.
• Deliver internal training on supplier qualification and compliance expectations.
• Represent QA on outsourced projects to safeguard GxP data integrity.
• Maintain supplier records in eQMS and quality systems.

Candidate profile:

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years’ QA experience within pharma, biologics, or vaccines.
• Minimum 5 years in supplier qualification & auditing (GMP expertise required; additional GLP/GCP/GDP an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of international GxP regulations and quality systems.
• Experienced in audits, CAPA, and change control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent English (other languages desirable).
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%).

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