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Darren M.
Limerick, Ireland
Elevating Quality Standards in Regulated Environments
Darren McGrath is a Quality Director with 18 years of experience in enhancing Quality Assurance, Control, and Technical Services across regulated sectors. Known for pioneering Ireland's first ISO Guide 34 (Now ISO 17034) accreditation, Darren excels in navigating regulatory audits and enhancing operational excellence. His leadership not only upholds but elevates quality standards, resulting in significant improvements in compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Darren's blend of technical proficiency and strategic vision makes him a valuable asset to any organization aiming to excel in quality management within challenging, regulated environments.
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Testimonials - mqs.ie
mqs.ie"A problem solver, not a problem maker" - Head of Consultancy Firm
"Thank you for the Leadership shown during our most recent HPRA inspection, we are delighted with our new WDA Licence" - Pharmaceutical Head of Quality
"Darren transformed our ISO 17025 accreditation preparation. Darren's gap analysis and procedure writing saved us months of internal effort." —
Research and Development
Industrial Chemistry
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Leadership
QMS Development / Improvement
WDA / GDP
Lead Auditor
ISO 9001
ISO 17025
ISO 17034
Experience
Evumed Limited
Quality Assurance Consultant
Feb 2026 - Present
McGrath Quality Systems
Owner
Jan 2026 - Present
McGrath Quality Systems is dedicated to empowering Quality professionals by sharing expert knowledge and specialized services. Our commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, and customer focus drives our mission to support excellence in Quality management
- https://mqs.ie/testimonials/
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