Microbiology Manager

🧬 Microbiology Team Lead 📍 Galway, Ireland (some remote flex)🕒 Permanent Position🧠 Focus: Investigations, Projects, Equipment Qualification & Team Leadership🧪 Sterile Pharmaceuticals / Biologics🏢 Role ContextAn exciting opportunity for a senior microbiology professional with 7+ years' experience in sterile pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing to join a major sterile manufacturing site as Team Lead, responsible for Projects & Investigations.You will lead microbiology investigations, support equipment and automation projects, and provide leadership to Level III microbiology personnel.🎯 What You Will DoLead microbiology investigations from initiation through closureDrive robust root cause analysis and impact assessmentsSupport and coordinate laboratory projects and automation initiativesManage equipment qualification activities including IQ/OQ/PQ documentationWork with vendors, QA, Technical Services and Manufacturing stakeholdersRun Tier 1 operational meetings and track investigation/project progressSupport Annex 1 compliance activitiesPrioritise multiple workstreams across a busy GMP laboratoryMentor and support technicians within the microbiology team✅ What We're Looking ForDegree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline7+ years' microbiology experience within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or biologics manufacturingProven track record leading microbiology investigations end-to-end, not just contributing to themPrior experience operating at Team Lead, Senior Microbiologist or equivalent level (even without formal direct reports)Strong understanding of sterile manufacturing, environmental monitoring and Annex 1 expectationsExperience with media fills, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and GMP documentationExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to balance operational priorities with improvement initiatives