QA Manager & Responsible Person

Role summary

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DHL is seeking a QA Manager and Responsible Person in Ireland to oversee quality systems and ensure pharmaceutical logistics activities comply with GDP, GMP and applicable Irish and EU regulations. The role typically includes maintaining the quality management system, managing audits, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, training and regulatory documentation, while acting as the key contact for quality and compliance matters. Candidates are expected to have relevant pharmaceutical, life-sciences or healthcare logistics experience, strong knowledge of GDP/GMP requirements, and experience leading audits and quality investigations. A science or pharmacy-related qualification, excellent organisation, sound judgement and strong communication skills are likely to be required. The successful candidate should be confident working with customers, regulators and operational teams, and able to promote a consistent quality culture.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. Its businesses cover express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics, supply chain management and specialist services for sectors including healthcare, life sciences, technology and retail. DHL Supply Chain supports customers with warehousing, transport, inventory management, temperature-controlled distribution and regulated logistics solutions. In Ireland, the company employs people across operations, transport, warehousing, customer service, technology and corporate functions. DHL places strong emphasis on safety, service quality, compliance, sustainability and employee development. Its healthcare and life-sciences operations require particularly robust quality systems because products may be temperature-sensitive, time-critical or subject to strict regulatory controls. The organisation is part of DHL Group, headquartered in Germany, and is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading logistics providers.

Working in Ireland

Ireland offers opportunities in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, logistics, technology, finance, construction, hospitality and customer services. Dublin is the main employment hub, while Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford also have strong life-sciences and industrial sectors. Irish workplaces are generally collaborative and informal, with good emphasis on communication and work-life balance. Lifestyle highlights include coastal scenery, music, sport, historic towns and a lively social culture. Housing, especially in Dublin, can be expensive and difficult to secure, so researching accommodation before moving is important. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work without an employment permit. Non-EU nationals normally need an employment permit and, depending on nationality and stay length, an immigration visa or registration. Critical Skills and General Employment Permits may apply to eligible roles. Applicants should confirm current rules with Ireland’s Department of Enterprise and Immigration Service before relocating.