At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality compliance and validation in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.
- Company: Join Almac, a leader in pharmaceutical quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Based in Craigavon with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in science and significant leadership experience in quality compliance.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
What you need to be successful
To succeed in this role, you will bring significant leadership experience within a pharmaceutical quality environment, along with a strong understanding of regulatory expectations governing the manufacture of medicinal products in Europe. You will be confident leading teams, influencing stakeholders, solving problems, and driving a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:
- A degree level qualification in a science-related discipline
- Significant experience managing a diverse quality function supporting the development and maintenance of pharmaceutical quality systems.
- Experience in the development and application of validation strategies for facilities, equipment, utilities and computerised systems.
- Experience in the quality and validation aspects of solid oral dose forms.
- Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical quality management systems
- Proven knowledge of UK, EU and US regulatory requirements governing the pharmaceutical industry.
Desirable criteria include:
- A postgraduate qualification in a quality-related discipline
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and/or client audits
- Knowledge of contract manufacturing organisation business models
- Knowledge of the requirements of ISO quality systems
Further information
This role is primarily based in Craigavon and may require coverage beyond normal working hours as and when required. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Quality Assurance and will have line management responsibility for the Validation and Quality Compliance Managers.
How to apply
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 19th July 2026.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Associate Director of Quality Compliance & Validation in Newry employer: Almac Group (Uk) Ltd
Almac is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Craigavon that fosters innovation and excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide numerous growth opportunities and encourage a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. Our collaborative atmosphere, combined with competitive benefits, makes Almac a rewarding place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in quality compliance and validation.
