Microbiology Manager
Core
Lead and oversee the Viatris Galway Microbiology laboratory to ensure product safety, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical product release.
Role type
Microbiology Laboratory Manager
Builds
Pharmaceutical products (sterile injectables, complex generics)
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals / Microbiology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Microbial testing management, GLP/GMP compliance, Environmental monitoring, Aseptic processing knowledge, Isolator technology, Project management, Budgeting, Team leadership, Regulatory file support
Preferred skills
FDA/IMB regulated facility experience, Sterile injectables experience, 6S and lean processes
Technologies
Isolator technology, Environmental Monitoring Systems
Responsibilities
Manage and control microbial testing for product release; Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance (GLP, GMP); Manage and support the Microbiology team including performance assessment and training; Ensure department readiness for internal and external audits; Support continuous improvement projects; Provide input to regulatory files for new product submissions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities