Quality Control Manager (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QC Operations: Oversee daily quality control lab activities for raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished pharmaceuticals to ensure product safety.
• Ensure GMP Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory standards in all QC processes.
• Manage Testing Programs: Approve and supervise analytical and microbiological testing using validated methods and instruments.
• Investigate Deviations: Lead investigations for out‑of‑specification (OOS) and out‑of‑trend (OOT) results and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare for Audits: Support regulatory and GMP audits; prepare documentation and respond to audit findings correctly.
• Develop SOPs: Write, revise, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and quality records.
• Supervise & Train Team: Lead and develop QC staff with continuous training on GMP, safety, and technical methods.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5–10 years in quality control within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related science.
• Technical Competence: Proficient with analytical instruments, lab techniques, and QC data systems.
• Project Controls: Able to plan QC activities, manage lab schedules, and track test timelines.
• Leadership: Strong communication, team supervision, and decision‑making skills.
  
• Commercial Acumen: Understand how QC impacts product release, compliance, and business goals