HPD Inspector- Inspection, Compliance

Closing date for applications: 03/05/2021

*Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role has been filled.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Health Products Distribution Inspections Manager, the Health Products Distribution (HPD) Inspector will be primarily responsible for assessing the compliance of a wide range of national operators involved in certain activities of the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and medical device industries.

The role of the HPD Inspector is to evaluate the compliance of sites inspected, with the requirements of national legislation, European Community Directives, Regulations and Guidance. These sites may include:

  • Distributors of human medicinal products & medical devices
  • Brokers of human medicinal products
  • Importers and distributors of active substances for use in the manufacture of human medicines
  • Manufacturers & distributors of cosmetic products
  • Manufacturers, distributors and other entities utilising controlled drugs and precursor chemicals
  • Other inspection activities as may be required.


For more information please refer to the role profile below. Applications should be submitted via the HPRA Recruitment Portal.


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