Executive Director, Quality

Role Overview

The Carlow Site Quality Leader is the senior Quality leader for the Carlow site, accountable for the strategy, governance, and execution of all Quality Unit activities. This role ensures sustained compliance, inspection readiness, and the reliable supply of high-quality products to patients.

What You Will Do

Lead the site Quality function, serve as the site's senior quality authority, chair the Site Quality Council, maintain a robust Quality Management System, and oversee Permanent Inspection Readiness and the GMP audit programme.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in Quality within pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing, a strong background in quality systems, regulatory compliance, risk management, and people leadership, and experience managing inspection readiness, regulatory inspections, and audit programmes.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant scientific, technical, or engineering discipline
• Minimum 15 years of industry experience, including at least 10 years in a Quality role within a GMP-regulated environment
• Significant leadership experience in Quality within pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing
• Proven experience supporting both clinical and commercial manufacturing operations across the product lifecycle

Benefits

• Reliable product disposition and supply continuity
• Strong audit and inspection outcomes
• Development of a capable, engaged, high-performing Quality organization
• Measurable improvement in quality culture and operational performance