Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a QC Laboratory Manager. You will provide laboratory support, expertise and co-ordination of analysis, release and testing of samples to support Quality release of product. You will contribute to the High-Performance culture within the Quality CoE by providing an inclusive environment to enable team members to achieve their best work.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

Supervision and co-ordination of a 4 shift team within Quality laboratories to ensure the timely and efficient testing and reporting of QC samples.

Co-ordination of area resources.Ensure testing is completed within required time framesSupervision of area personnel.Training of area personnel.Participate in corporate/regulatory audits.Delivery of area performance to meet or exceed performance or quality goals.Contribute to site management operational and strategic initiatives.Liaising with external vendors.Ensure compliance with cGMP and other business compliance regulations.Lead, promote, participate and supervise the implementation and maintenance of the SHE programmes relevant to you.Participate in risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident investigations, etc. and implement and follow-up CAPA’s assigned to you.Accountable for driving a culture of Continuous Improvement by deploying Six Sigma tools.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

At least 5 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment which includes experience in a QC Laboratory or equivalent – as applicable3rd level Degree in Science or related disciplineKnowledge of working practices required for a QC laboratoryGood verbal and written communication skillsAbility to plan and organize effective and efficient work schedulesDemonstrated ability to problem solve and action changing prioritiesDemonstrated ability to fully realize improvement initiatives

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Method Transfer, Analytical Testing, Analytical Thinking, cGMP Compliance, Corrective Action Management, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Documentation, Incident Investigations, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Instrumentation, Laboratory Operations, Management Process, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), Program Implementation, Project Implementations, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Site Management, Six Sigma {+ 4 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/23/2025

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Requisition ID:R361473