Director, Quality Assurance – Value Chain Management (Global, Hybrid)

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Were looking for a Director of Quality Assurance to lead quality across the full value chain for a latestage ophthalmic this role youll be a core member of the Value Chain Management Team guiding strategy ensuring compliance and enabling manufacturing excellence from development through commercialization. Youll partner across Quality Regulatory Technical and Supply Chain teamscoaching facilitating and removing obstacles so the program can thrive.

Bring energy knowledge innovation to carry out the following:

Own the products quality strategy aligned to supply strategy and ensure clear documentation and execution
Shape the analytical strategy (labs testing approaches stability) and support site selection
Provide handson quality leadership to product and focus teams; advise problemsolve and drive continuous improvement
Implement and oversee fitforpurpose Quality Management Systems and standard ways of working
Stay current on regulations and apply them pragmatically; support inspections and champion ongoing inspection readiness
Partner with Corporate Quality and other sites to share best practices and align on quality systems
Lead quality communications across the network; run meetings surface risks and escalate issues when needed
Track and interpret key metrics (changes complaints annual product reviews) to identify trends and mitigate risk
Review and approve crosssite evaluations and postmarketing assessments
Monitor franchise quality risks and performance with site quality teams
Represent Quality on the Value Chain Management Team and related working groups; lead or contribute to chartered projects

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role you will more than likely have:

10 years in the pharmaceutical industry with proven leadership experience
Deep quality expertise; experience with ophthalmic or large molecules is a plus
Background in continuous improvement or analytics is helpful
Strong project management communication and stakeholder skills
Experience leading crossfunctional teams to deliver on strategic initiatives
Degree in a science pharmacy or engineering discipline; advanced degree welcome
Track record of driving change and measurable improvements
Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning
Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across diverse teams

Travel requirement:
- Willingness to travel 10-15% for assignments outside your primary location including short-term travel as 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 worlds 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 dont hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs please apply today.

Required Skills:

Communication Entrepreneurship Execution Excellence Influence Leadership Networking and Partnerships Program Management Quality Management Systems (QMS) Quality Strategy Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/26/2025

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Director

Job DescriptionWere looking for a Director of Quality Assurance to lead quality across the full value chain for a latestage ophthalmic this role youll be a core member of the Value Chain Management Team guiding strategy ensuring compliance and enabling manufacturing excellence from development thro...