Associate - Director
Email: info@moat.ie
Peter Deegan is an accomplished Quality Assurance Specialist with over 30 years of experience in the global pharmaceutical industry. Known for his practical, hands-on leadership and strategic problem-solving abilities, Peter brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance, quality systems, and operational excellence. At MOAT, Peter partners with organisations to navigate complex quality challenges and implement solutions that drive measurable improvement and long-term success.
Peter has extensive experience in GMP/GCP/GXP auditing, compliance improvement, and training development. He has led global teams to deliver strategic quality assurance programs, designed and implemented regulatory frameworks, and spearheaded innovative digitalisation projects such as just-in-time batch release systems. Peter’s expertise extends to mentoring quality professionals and developing skills-based training programs tailored to organisational needs, from foundational to advanced levels.
Throughout his career, Peter has excelled at aligning quality initiatives with business objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance across diverse pharmaceutical operations. With eligibility for EU GMP Qualified Person status and a proven track record in driving transformation, Peter is a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance quality systems and achieve regulatory excellence.
MOAT: Subject Matter Expert – Quality Assurance GXP, GMP, QP, Regulatory Affairs and Automated Transformation – 2024 – Present
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals: Senior Director, Digital Transformation, Automation – 2018 – 2024
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals: Senior Director, Quality Assurance & Compliance – 2002 – 2015
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals: International Regulatory Training Manager – 1996 – 2002
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals: Senior Quality Assurance Officer – 1992 – 1996
APS/Berk Pharmaceuticals Ltd: Quality Assurance Officer and Graduate QC Analyst – 1987 – 1992
Degree in Applied Chemistry (Huddersfield Polytechnic)
Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (Sunderland University)
Master of Business Administration (Open University)
Eligible for EU GMP Qualified Person status under European Directive 75/319/EC Article 23
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