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Recruiting quality, engineering, and operations professionals across Ireland’s life sciences sector

Life Sciences Recruitment in Ireland

Ireland is home to one of the world’s strongest life sciences manufacturing clusters, with nine of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies operating here. At Next Generation, we specialise in sourcing high-calibre professionals for roles in manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations across pharma, biopharma and medtech facilities. Our consultants bring deep sector knowledge of regulated environments, helping companies secure the talent required to keep production compliant, efficient and future-ready. Whether you’re hiring permanent staff, contract specialists, or senior leaders, we connect you with professionals who understand the unique demands of large-scale life sciences manufacturing.

Roles We Recruit For in Life Sciences

Our expertise covers a wide range of critical functions across life sciences manufacturing, including:

Quality: QA/QC managers, validation specialists, CSV/CQV engineers
Engineering: process, project, mechanical, electrical, and utilities engineers
Manufacturing & Operations: production managers, shift leads, and continuous improvement professionals
Supply Chain & Procurement: supply planners, buyers, category managers, logistics and distribution specialists

By focusing on these core functions, we help life sciences companies maintain compliance, improve efficiency, and deliver products to market faster. For candidates, we provide access to exciting opportunities in Ireland’s most advanced facilities, from global pharma multinationals to emerging biopharma innovators.

Why Partner with Next Generation

Life sciences manufacturing demands talent that combines technical expertise with regulatory awareness and problem-solving skills. At Next Generation, we have nearly two decades of experience in matching companies with professionals who thrive in complex, regulated production environments. Our clients rely on us for permanent, contract, and executive search solutions that reduce hiring risk and deliver the right fit quickly.

For candidates, we provide guidance, market insights, and access to roles where you can make a real impact on production and quality. If you’re hiring across life sciences manufacturing in Ireland, or ready to take the next step in your career, connect with our team today.

Looking to Hire in Life Sciences?

If you're struggling to find high-quality candidates in Life Sciences, we’re here to help.

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We have a proven track record of helping candidates and companies connect with talent and job opportunities by offering competitive business services across contingent, interim, and executive search covering all Life Sciences industry job functions.

For candidates interested in excellent careers in the Life Sciences sector please explore the current roles that are listed below or Register Today and we can stay in touch about future opportunities.