Quality Control Manager (Pharmacist)

Quality Assurance & Control (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Full time

• Minimum education: Registered Pharmacist
• Experience: At least 5 years as Quality Control Manager in the Pharmaceutical industry
• Practical experience of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and its application
• Practical experience of Health & Safety in laboratory
• Extensive experience with laboratory out of specification (OOE) investigations
• Demonstrable leadership and communication skills, and managing a team
• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to identify skill gaps within the team and formulate a training and development plan
• Application and knowledge of risk management strategies
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and other company personnel across a diverse workforce
• Ability to work in a team with both internal and external business reporting relationships

Responsibilities:

• Review and authorization of finished product, raw material, and packing material specifications
• Ensure compliance with GMP or alternative local regulations relevant to the quality of finished products
• Regulate and ensure the testing of all samples is conducted in accordance with validated and approved procedures or methods
• Ensure the QC laboratory is fully stocked and equipped to perform necessary activities
• Maintain and monitor project progress related to QC, including managing project budget, resources, risks, and issues
• Lead Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Expectation (OOE) investigations by applying initiative and problem-solving skills
• Forecast, prepare, and monitor the operating, personnel, and capital expenses budgets in the Quality Control area
• Review, manage, and optimize the performance of staff and resources
• Track agreed KPIs and prepare reports on agreed performance criteria for the QC department, along with reports required for senior management and across the site
• Adhere to testing schedules as planned to meet demand
• Ensure maximum cooperation and communication between Quality Control and other departments to ensure optimum performance levels consistent with the achievement of business plans