A highly influential and strategically focused Head of Quality Control position has become available at a leading global pharmaceutical company based in the South Dublin/Kildare region.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to oversee a team of 12 direct reports and manage 8 testing and technical support functions, while driving analytical excellence across multiple areas including laboratory operations, quality management systems, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership and oversight of analytical testing, microbiological testing, incoming materials inspection/testing, method transfer/validation, post-release testing/regulatory filing support, and maintenance of associated QC Laboratory systems.
* Advancement of new analytical technologies and oversight of new product introduction.
* Servicing as a site lead on network activities and new development projects, as well as optimisation and investigational activities requiring leadership based on complexity and/or available site resources.
* Supporting the timely progression of development, characterisation, and reformulation/remediation of pharmaceutical dosage forms, incorporating API-DP interactions and critical investigations.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of experience in a related field.
* Proven people leadership 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, Lean/Six-Sigma principles, and ability to function autonomously in a matrix model and team environment.
* Excellent communication skills to convey complex information and analyses to various audiences.