Senior Quality Control Manager - BioScience

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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

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Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing? We're looking for a passionate and driven professional to take on a full-time position reporting to the Head of Quality.

In this key leadership role, you’ll be at the forefront of Quality Control operations, championing compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and driving the integrity and excellence of our products and quality systems. Your mission: to uphold and elevate quality across all laboratory operations, from testing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) to critical medical device components.

You’ll ensure every procedure aligns with global regulatory standards, including 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ICH Q7, ISO 22442, and EU guidelines—safeguarding not just our operations, but ultimately the patients who rely on our products.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, quality-first environment where precision and leadership matter, this is the opportunity to make a real impact.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

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Quality Control Leadership

• Take charge of QC operations by ensuring all testing is conducted accurately, reported promptly, and meets regulatory standards.

• Provide hands-on leadership and sound decision-making in lab-related matters, keeping everything on track and in compliance.

• Lead investigations for OOS, CAPA, Complaints, and Deviations, ensuring thorough and timely resolution in line with procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the QC voice in cross-functional discussions—working closely with Quality Assurance and Production teams to keep manufacturing workflows efficient and product release timelines on point.

• Keep site management informed about critical lab needs, including software or equipment required for continued compliance.

Regulatory & Compliance Readiness

• Maintain a state of constant inspection readiness in the QC lab, supporting FDA and other regulatory authority inspections with confidence.

• Report laboratory deviations and Out-of-Specification (OOS) occurrences to QA and ensure appropriate follow-up.

• Assist in testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods for compliance with SOPs and regulatory expectations.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report key quality metrics to senior leadership, using data-driven insights to support continuous improvement.

• Regularly review and collaborate on updates to laboratory SOPs to reflect best practices and evolving standards.

Method Development & Validation

• Develop and validate new laboratory methods and support computer system validations through the preparation of protocols, execution of studies, and reporting.

Training & Equipment Oversight

• Manage lab equipment usage and maintenance to ensure peak performance and cGMP compliance.

• Support the training and onboarding of QC analysts and management on laboratory methods, instrumentation, and procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Detail-Oriented: A sharp eye for accuracy with the ability to spot and resolve lab-related challenges before they escalate.

• Strong Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical issues across all levels.

• Tech-Savvy Analyst: Solid understanding of analytical technologies such as HPLC, FTIR, ICP, AA, and UV/VIS Spectrophotometers.

• Team Player: Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cro