Quality Assurance Team Lead

Overview

This opportunity is for a Quality Assurance Team Lead in Dublin, Ireland, with a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer. The role combines hands-on quality expertise with team leadership in a GMP-driven manufacturing setting.

Talent Crest is working with a major biopharmaceutical employer to find an experienced quality professional who can guide a QA team, support site operations, and help maintain strong compliance standards across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of QA specialists.
• Provide day-to-day quality support for GMP manufacturing operations.
• Assess quality records and contribute to batch release processes.
• Handle deviations, investigations, and CAPA activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, and other internal teams.
• Support regulatory and customer inspections and help keep the site inspection-ready.
• Encourage ongoing improvement and reinforce a strong quality mindset across the site.

Candidate profile

The employer is seeking someone with experience in a GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment, along with prior exposure to leading, supervising, or mentoring others. A solid grasp of GMP requirements and Quality Systems is important, as is experience supporting operational quality work.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, plus the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, are also key. A degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related field is expected.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employer pension contribution of up to 7%.
• Income protection and life assurance at 4x salary.
• Annual bonus and employee share scheme.
• Subsidised on-site canteen.
• Education support and a wellbeing programme.

Additional information

This role is suited to a professional who wants a leadership position with visibility, responsibility, and long-term development potential within a globally recognised organisation where quality is central to manufacturing performance. Interested candidates can be considered for a confidential discussion with Talent Crest.