Stryker

Senior Manager, Sterility Assurance

Ireland · Work style not stated · Full time

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerStryker
LocationIreland
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted6 Oct 2026

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

This is a permanent Hybrid role that can be based out of Ireland, Germany or France.

This Sterility and Microbiology role will serve as a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide compliance with global sterility and microbiological standards across all activities.

This role ensures that all operations, from product development through manufacturing and distribution, adhere to regulatory requirements and harmonized best practices, safeguarding patient safety and product integrity.

What you will do:

Sterilizationpolicies, procedures,andprocesses

Create policy and procedures to enable standardized approach to sterilization alignment across Stryker, inclusive of sterilization validation and sterilization product transfers
Drive QMS / RA alignment to support sterilization transformation in an agile manner utilizing our product transfer process
Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide sterilization and microbiology assurance policies aligned with global regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, EU MDR, etc.).
Standardize sterilization procedures across all manufacturing sites to ensure harmonization and consistency.
Establish and monitor sterilization validation and requalification programs, ensuring robust risk management and compliance.
Responsible for building appropriate process and procedures as we ramp and build new infrastructure in the sterilization supply chain
Leverages successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments to advance business goals.

Show full description

Sterilization advocacy

Serve as the company-wide advocate for sterilization and microbiology assurance, promoting a culture of compliance and scientific rigor.
Influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams to prioritize sterilization assurance in product development and lifecycle management.
Represent the company in external forums, regulatory inspections, and industry working groups to shape and align with evolving standards.
Drive enterprise training and awareness programs to build organizational expertise in sterilization and microbiology.

Technical Responsibilities:

Provide technical oversight for sterilization methods (e.g., ethylene oxide, gamma irradiation, steam, e-beam) and microbiological testing.
Evaluate and approve sterilization process changes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Lead investigations and root cause analyses for enterprise wide/trending sterilization or microbiological nonconformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions to corporate procedures and guidance documents to enable compliance.
Monitor emerging technologies, standards, and scientific advancements to proactively adapt company practices.
Partner with R&D and manufacturing teams to integrate sterilization assurance into product design, development, and scale-up.

Compliance & Harmonization:

Ensure enterprise-wide alignment with global sterilization and microbiology standards, reducing variability across sites.
Maintain audit readiness and provide expert guidance during regulatory inspections.
Establish metrics and reporting systems to track sterilization compliance performance across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality systems and enhance patient safety.

What you need required:

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with direct responsibility for cleaning and sterilization processes and/or oversight of microbiology laboratory operations within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in team leadership and people management, with a proven ability to guide, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science, Microbiology or biological science preferred.

ISO Lead Auditor training

Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ)

Ireland Pay Ranges:

Ireland: €92,000 - €154,000 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

Travel Percentage: 30%

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.