Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Recruitment in Ireland
Ireland’s pharmaceutical sector is a cornerstone of the national economy, employing over 50,000 people and exporting more than €50 billion in medicines annually. At Next Generation, we specialise in recruiting for pharmaceutical manufacturing roles — from supply chain and procurement through to quality, engineering, and operations. We work with global pharma leaders and Irish manufacturers to secure professionals who can manage complexity, maintain compliance, and deliver efficiency at scale. Whether you need permanent hires, contract specialists, or senior project managers, we connect you with the right talent to support production excellence.
Roles We Recruit For in Pharma Manufacturing
We focus on the functions that matter most to pharma manufacturing:
Quality & Compliance: QA/QC managers, validation specialists, CSV and CQV engineers
Engineering & Projects: process engineers, project managers, mechanical/electrical engineers, utilities and maintenance leads
Manufacturing Operations: production supervisors, operations managers, lean/CI specialists
Supply Chain & Procurement: supply planners, buyers, sourcing specialists, procurement managers
With demand growing for validation, automation and advanced manufacturing skills, our recruitment process ensures you meet candidates who are technically strong, fully compliant, and a cultural fit for your organisation.
Why Partner with Next Generation
Pharmaceutical companies choose Next Generation because we understand the sector’s technical complexity and compliance requirements. Our consultants bring both industry knowledge and deep talent networks across Ireland, enabling us to move quickly when roles are business-critical.
For clients, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions across permanent, contract, and executive levels. For candidates, we provide access to high-impact roles in world-class facilities where career development and progression are a reality. If you’re hiring across pharma manufacturing in Ireland, or you’re ready to take your next step in the industry, talk to our team today.
Looking to Hire in Pharmaceuticals
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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 Pharma industry job functions.
For candidates interested in excellent careers in the Pharma sector please explore the current roles that are listed below or Register Today and we can stay in touch about future opportunities.
Job Opportunities
Meet the team
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Kate Curran
Associate Director
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Sarah Mac Mullan
Associate Director - Client Services
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Barry O'Mahony
Account Manager - QA and Engineering
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Jessica Maguire
Recruitment Consultant
