Performance & Delivery Lead, Finished Goods

NorbrookNewry, Down

Main Activities/Tasks

Ensure operation of labs is in a controlled, predictable and compliant manner at all times
Planning & execution of weekly schedule
Oversight of all Finished Goods outputs across multiple sites
Maximise laboratory capacity – people & product
Drive efficiencies to enhance productivity
Ensure alignment of QC and production schedules
Consolidation of documentation & processes across Finished Goods laboratories to optimise performance
Align with Customer Services and Production Planning to deliver appropriate schedules to meet Customer due dates
Develop & deliver KPIs to track lab performance against targets
Work with other Leads to identify synergies and maximise performance – including people, processes, equipment, budget/consumables
Drive performance ensuring QC laboratories are enablers to Customer delivery performance
Implement and enforce the company’s EHS policies and procedures, creating a culture and environment where these become an integral part of each employee’s behaviours and by this means ensure a high level of compliance.
Report to the Leadership Team and QC Director on key EHS KPIs and status of action plans.
Ensure that task-based risk assessments are available for all activities performed within the QC laboratories.
Ensure that all QC Finished Goods teams operate in full compliance with all GMP and regulatory requirements.
Drive simplification and cost saving initiatives across all finished goods teams.
Ensure that the QC Finished Goods department is audit ready at all times, reviewing, closing and tending observations from internal audits / audit readiness inspections and taking action to correct root causes and prevent reoccurrence.
Have oversight of / set expectations for people management:
- Setting department and personal goals.
- Managing team and individual performance.
- Managing staffing and absenteeism.

Essential Criteria:

10+ years of experience in a GMP pharmaceutical laboratory
5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
Degree or equivalent in an area of pharmaceutical sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry etc)
Thorough understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements and guidelines (VMD, CVM, FDA, ICH, ALCOA+)
Expertise in out of specification (OOS) and out of trend (OOT) investigations
Expertise in QMS records (Deviations, Change Controls, CAPA management and Complaints)
Expertise in Stability Programs

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience working within a QC finished goods department
Active participation and engagement in regulatory inspections such as VMD, FDA and HPRA.
Ability to develop and write standard operating procedures.
Strong knowledge of finished product dose forms and analytical testing techniques (HPLC, UPLC, GC, Dissolution, Viscometry, UV and IC)
Experience in method validation, verification and method transfers.
Experience in setting and tracking and managing key performance indicators (KPIs).
Experience in driving continuous improvement in areas of health and safety, productivity and output or compliance.

Benefits:

Free life assurance
Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 5% employer contribution
Healthcare cash plan
32 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
Wedding leave
Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
Company Sick Pay
Subsidised Canteen Facilities
FREE On-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Purchase Scheme
Free Will-Writing Service
Employee perks/discounts scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee well-being initiatives
Employee recognition scheme
Career development opportunities

The closing date for applications is Thursday the 15th of October 2026

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