Ethypharm is a leading mid-sized global pharmaceutical company that manufactures and provides essential drugs, with a focus on hospital care, central nervous system (severe pain and addiction) and internal medicine.Our commitment is to improve patients' lives and make a positive impact on society and the environment.Ethypharm has 1,700 employees dedicated to its various pharmaceutical activities, of which 1400 are in industrial operations.Our six production sites located in France, the UK, Spain, and China have expertise in injectables and complex oral solid forms.With a global presence in 68 countries, the company markets its products directly in Europe and China, and has strategic partnerships in the EMEA, NA, LATAM and APAC markets.Ethypharm works closely with the authorities and healthcare professionals to ensure that its medicines are used appropriately and that patients have access to them.To find out more about Ethypharm, visit http://www.ethypharm.com and follow us on LinkedIn.We are recruiting a Quality Control Supervisor on a 15 month fixed term contract who will be responsible for leading a team of QC Analysts.Day-to-day responsibilitiesResponsible for providing line management and supervision for the QC AnalystsProvide the team and wider QC group with training, motivation and coaching to achieve effective performance standards and personal growthDrive continuous improvement of laboratory Health and Safety compliance while ensuring Health & Safety and COSHH adherenceUnderstand fully the GMP and Data Integrity principles and their application in the roleManage or support the scheduling of testing workload and delegate testing activities to the teamMentor and support team members in analytical techniques and quality processes and ensure training records for self and wider team are maintained and updated on a regular basisDemonstrate competency in most of test methods, analytical techniques and product preparation methods relevant to assigned roleTrain employees in a number of test methods, analytical techniques and product preparation methodsOptimise service operations for consistent achievement of on-time analysis. Drive high quality and on-time delivery to internal and external customersProvide a level of support within the team by demonstrating to and training of junior Analysts in analytical methods and techniquesComplete actions associated with CAPA, Deviations and Change Control within the agreed time schedulesWrite concise, accurate and scientifically robust LIRs which also demonstrate understanding of GMPAbout youWe are looking for someone who is a strong team player, they understand the power of collaboration and foster an environment of mutual support and growth. With a continuous improvement mindset, they are always seeking ways to enhance their skills and processes. They tackle tasks with a sense of urgency, ensuring timely completion without compromising quality. Comfortable juggling multiple priorities, they thrive in dynamic environments.Skills/ExperienceMinimum of 5 years experience working to GMP and GLP standards within the pharmaceutical industryMinimum of 2 year’s experience leading a teamSome experience of other analytical techniques such as GC, IR, UV-VISSome experience of lean and 5S principlesBSc Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalentHas technical expertise in at least 1 analytical methodologyDemonstrates competency in most test methods and analytical techniques relevant to assigned roleUnderstanding of Root Cause Analysis tools and techniquesExperience working with HPLC/Chromatography techniquesExperience working with Pharmacopoeia methodologiesWhat we offer youA competitive salaryHoliday – 25 days rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidaysHoliday Buy/Sell – an opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days’ holiday3% Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)Bravo Benefits Platform – offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyleSalary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles with Tusker (dependent on meeting policy eligibility)Private Healthcare for yourself and your family (if applicable) with an additional Medicash health cash planPension Scheme