QC Laboratory Manager

Job Title: QC Laboratory Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Dublin
Industry:
REF: 123487
Contact Name: John Reid
Contact Email: johnr@rftgroup.ie
Job Published: almost 5 years ago

Job Description

QC Laboratory Manager:

My client a leading and rapidly expanding Pharmaceutical Company now require a QC Laboratory Manager to join their rapidly expanding team.

The QC Laboratory Manager is responsible for both the QC Testing and Microbiological Testing activities for the Biologics manufacturing facility.

This is a permanent role based in Dublin.

Responsibilities for QC Laboratory Manager:
  • Responsible for the overall management of separate Quality Control laboratories supporting the manufacture of Cell Therapy. The QC laboratories operate on 24/7 and other shift rotas as required.
  • Ensure that QC laboratories are set up and operate in compliance with current Good Laboratory Practice / Good Manufacturing Practice at all times. Implement and maintain standards of GLP and analytical practice consistent with current regulatory expectations and Global standards.
  • Develop and maintain excellent communication and collaboration between QC and other work areas.
  • Supervise QC Executives including training, recruitment, motivation, discipline and performance appraisal.
  • Ensure that testing schedules are achieved and manage laboratory resources (instruments and personnel) to provide a comprehensive analytical service for testing of all QC and microbiological samples.
  • Lead the QC work stream of tech transfer and start-up of Cell Therapy products assuring the milestones of the project are reached.
  • Manage the investigation into any non-conformance, instrument malfunction, accident or other abnormal occurrence. Ensure that any Out of Specification (OOS) or Out of Trend (OOT) analytical results are managed as per SOP.
  • Manage an effective QC documentation system. The QC Manager will prepare, review and approve documents as required.
  • Ensure QC operation readiness for HA inspections (PAI, directed, other)
  • Ensure the QC department is in an audit ready at all times for both internal and external audits (HPRA, FDA, corporate, customer).
  • Actively lead and support major projects, quality initiatives and continuous improvement programmes within the Quality department and in other functional areas.
  • Implement and maintain standards of safety to ensure a safe working laboratory. Ensure that the laboratory is kept clean, tidy and safe at all times.
  • Generate, implement and control of QC annual budget for consumables, capital and headcount.
  • As required, act as designee for the Quality Head, Cell Therapy in their absence as required.
  • Participate as required in global project teams relating to QC and wider quality activities.
Requirements for QC Laboratory Manager:
  • Degree in Science or other relevant field.
  • More than 10 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biopharma industry and minimum of 5 years QC Laboratory Management experience
  • Experience in Cell Therapy product testing would be advantageous
  • Extensive experience of both chemistry and microbiological testing
  • Experience in budgetary control and audit preparation
  • Thorough knowledge of GMP and current FDA & EMEA regulations
  • Previous experience in managing the performance of individual team members and that of the overall team
  • Knowledge and experience of Lean Laboratories is preferable
  • Previous experience in setting up a new QC laboratory is desirable
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