Job Description
A leading global pharmaceutical company seeks a Head of QC to oversee a team of 12 direct reports and manage 8 testing and technical support functions. This role supports lab managers and individual contributors, leading analytical laboratories and incorporating leadership, management, and oversight of:
* Analytical testing
* Microbiological testing
* Incoming materials inspection/testing, and
* Analytical method transfer/validation
* Post-release testing/regulatory filing support.
* Maintenance of associated QC Laboratory systems
* Advancement of new analytical technologies
* Oversight of new product introduction
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about people, operations, and leading change, with the opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's journey towards world-class performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee a team of 12 direct reports and manage 8 testing and technical support functions
• Support lab managers and individual contributors, leading analytical laboratories
• Incorporate leadership, management, and oversight of various activities, including analytical testing, microbiological testing, incoming materials inspection/testing, and analytical method transfer/validation
• Maintain associated QC Laboratory systems and advance new analytical technologies
• Oversee new product introduction and support network activities, development projects, optimisation, and investigational activities
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience
• People Leadership (leader of leaders) and talent development experience
• In-depth knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical cGMP principles and concepts of relevant quality processes
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical processes and systems, as well as Lean/Six-Sigma principles
• Ability to function autonomously in a matrix model and in a team environment
• Able to communicate complex information and analyses to various scientific and non-scientific audiences