Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced and driven Quality Control (QC) Manager to lead and oversee raw material quality operations within their laboratory function. This is a leadership-focused role responsible for ensuring all incoming raw materials meet established quality standards prior to use in manufacturing, while driving compliance, laboratory excellence, supplier quality management, and team performance.
The successful candidate will manage QC activities relating to raw material sampling, analytical testing, documentation, compliance, and supplier quality oversight.
Key responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day QC laboratory operations, ensuring testing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with GMP, GLP, and internal quality standards.
Manage and support QC analysts and laboratory personnel, promoting a strong culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the sampling and testing of incoming raw materials using analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, FTIR, titration, pH measurement, and moisture analysis.
Review analytical results and supplier Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) to ensure materials meet approved specifications prior to release.
Ensure accurate maintenance of laboratory documentation, test records, and data within LIMS and associated systems.
Lead or support investigations relating to deviations, non-conforming materials, OOS/OOT results, and CAPA activities.
Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, supply chain, and quality teams to support supplier quality management and resolve material quality issues.
Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and performance of laboratory equipment and support audit readiness and regulatory inspections.
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
5+ years’ experience in a Quality Control laboratory environment within pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or FMCG industries, including supervisory or leadership experience.
Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and FTIR.
Proven experience working within GMP and GLP regulated environments.
Experience using laboratory systems and data management platforms such as LIMS.
Strong leadership, organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
For a confidential discussion and more information on this Quality Control Manager position, please contact Jamie Fannon.
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