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About this External QA Manager, External Quality Operations role at AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca · Onsite · Ireland - Dublin College Park

This is what you will do: 

The QA Manager for external quality operations supports the QA activities as required by Alexion External Quality in order to protect the safety, quality and efficacy of our products, thereby ensuring the availability of correct, safe product for our Patients, and assuring the security of the company’s business and global markets. Intern for external quality performs’ all responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and regulations. 

 

You will be responsible for: 

  • Quality Overight of Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) manufacturing Drug product on Alexions behalf. 
  • Authoring, review and approval of QA-related procedures. 
  • Review of batch documentation. 
  • Tracking of quality management system activities including deviations, CAPAs and change controls. 
  • Perform all job functions in compliance with cGMPs and maintain accurate and legible records. 
  • Where required, maintain external quality metrics/key performance indicators ensuring site visibility and trending to support continuous improvement activities. 
  • Documentation review of SOPs, master batch records, policies, standards, validation protocols and reports as required. 
  • Other activities, as required to support the Alexion External Quality team and stakeholders. 

 

You will need to have: 

  • This position requires the individual to understand and follow written SOPs, record all work legibly and in real time; close attention to detail is necessary.  
  • The person in this position will receive supervisory direction on all routine and non-routine activities. Routine activities will be unsupervised as training and competency develops. The person in this position must have good organizational skills and the ability to lead projects/ engage with cross functional stakeholders.  
  • The position requires the individual to work collaboratively with colleagues, peers and managers. 
  • A good understanding of the concepts and systems applied to cGMP operations is expected.  
  • Proficient in the use of approved AI technologies to support analysis, risk assessment, and operational efficiency. Able to critically review AI-generated outputs, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with GxP and regulatory expectations. 

 

We would prefer for you to have: 

  • B.A. / B.Sc. or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Chemistry , Microbiology or Pharmacy 
  • +5 years Quality experience, preferably experience working with CMO’s. 

Date Posted

21-Oct-2026

Closing Date

03-Nov-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture wh

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