Quality Control Lead in England

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of QC analysts/scientists, managing workload, priorities and day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Oversee QC testing across areas such as analytical, microbiology, biochemistry or molecular testing, depending on the laboratory.
• Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with GxP, GMP, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve analytical data, results, deviations, OOS/OOT investigations and laboratory documentation.
• Support method validation, method transfer, equipment qualification and laboratory investigations.
• Work closely with QA, R&D, Manufacturing and other technical teams to resolve quality issues and maintain compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, systems and efficiency.
• Support the implementation and use of laboratory systems, including LIMS, where required.
• Coach and develop team members, ensuring appropriate training and competency are maintained.
• Contribute to audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience leading a QC laboratory team within a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or other regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP and QC laboratory processes.
• Experience with investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT and CAPA.
• Understanding of analytical testing, laboratory systems and data integrity.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working with LIMS or other laboratory informatics systems would be advantageous.
• Relevant scientific degree or equivalent laboratory experience.