QC Team Lead
CK Group are recruiting for a QC Team Lead, to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation, that develop and manufacture veterinary products. This role will be working on site in Dundee, on a permanent basis.
The Role:
You will support the manufacturing business ensuring raw materials, finished products and stability are tested to meet the highest level of quality standards and business requirements
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the
Head of QC
in cultivating a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement (GMP, GLP, Data Integrity, Housekeeping).
2. Provide leadership and technical guidance to analysts, including training, coaching, development, mentorship, and ongoing performance management.
3. Oversee the QC analysts day-to-day operations,
4. Ensure timely review and approval of QC testing across raw materials, in-process, finished products, stability, and validation samples.
5. Oversee the closure of CAPAs, incidents, change controls, audits, SOPs, and method updates.
6. Manage laboratory systems and processes to maintain efficiency and regulatory compliance.
7. Participate in client and project meetings, ensuring seamless process management and timely invoicing.
8. Maintain accurate planning and scheduling, including 12-week visibility and timely completion of PQRs.
9. Ensure effective stability sample management and documentation.
10. Drive adherence to SOPs, GMP standards, and company policies.
11. Provide timely client feedback and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
12. Champion
Health and Safety
by adhering to policies, reporting incidents, identifying risks, and promoting a strong safety culture.
Your Background:
13. Educated to degree level or above in life Science, Chemistry or a related field.
14. Proven track record of leading and developing a team of QC analysts and significant experience in a similar role.
15. Strong knowledge of GMP and Global Pharmaceutical Regulations
16. Expertise in chemistry, laboratory techniques, and chromatography systems/software.
17. Proficiency in analytical method development, transfer, and technical documentation (e.g., SOPs, reports).
18. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and resource management skills.
19. A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.