Quality Control Team Leader in Leeds

For over 50 years, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals has been a trusted name in the development and manufacture of oral liquid medicines. With a portfolio of over 130 products - including 70 licensed medicines - we're proud to support healthcare professionals and patients, especially those with swallowing difficulties.

Our purpose is clear: to improve patient outcomes through innovation in liquid formulations. We're highly respected across the pharmaceutical industry and have played a key role in establishing best practices for dysphagia care.

Our mission is to create a globally connected, people‐focused organisation where every individual is empowered to thrive and achieve their best. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact to patients across the world and want to be part of a company with a strong heritage and ambitious vision, we'd love to hear from you.

As Team Leader – Quality Control, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and timely release of finished pharmaceutical products. Leading and coordinating daily QC laboratory activities, you will support Rosemont's manufacturing and operational goals while maintaining the highest regulatory and quality standards.

This is a people‐focused leadership role with hands‐on technical involvement, ideal for an experienced QC professional looking to step into or further develop a supervisory career within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role requires the successful candidate to be based at our Leeds site Monday-Friday each week.

• Lead, coach, and motivate QC team members to achieve daily and long‐term quality and business objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate laboratory testing, inspection, and scheduling activities across finished products.
• Review and approve analytical data in line with GMP, GLP, MHRA, FDA, and internal quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company, and health & safety requirements, acting as a role model for quality and safety culture.
• Manage team performance through objective setting, appraisals, coaching, and development planning, including succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S principles, to improve efficiency without compromising quality.
• Support New Product Development (NPD), ensuring data and outputs meet project timelines.
• Investigate and support resolution of quality events, contributing to robust quality management and reporting monthly KPIs.

• Degree‐qualified (Bachelor's or equivalent) in a scientific discipline.
• Significant HPLC experience is essential along with demonstrable knowledge of conducting investigations.
• Typically 4 - 6 years' experience in a Quality Control or laboratory environment within pharmaceuticals or a regulated industry.
• Proven experience leading or supervising teams, with strong coaching and people‐development skills.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and regulatory expectations (MHRA/FDA).
• Highly organised, detail‐oriented, and confident handling complex issues with a high degree of autonomy.
• A collaborative leader who embodies Rosemont's values of Quality, Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Dynamism.

• Annual Bonus – Recognising your contribution to Rosemont.
• Healthcare Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover – Personal cover to support your health and wellbeing.
• 3% Employee / 5% Company Pension Contribution – Helping you plan for the future.
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Flexible Working – Including hybrid and flexible working hours available.
• Free On‐Site Parking – Convenient access to our Leeds facility.
• Rosemont Rewards Platform – Discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools for all employees.

We are committed to fostering an environment of enablement where our people can grow, develop their talents, and pursue meaningful career paths. By placing patients and customers at the heart of everything we do, we drive high performance through accountability, consistency, and a strong governance structure. We champion inclusion, community, and a rewarding employee experience - creating a culture that supports development, celebrates achievement, and empowers individuals to thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion is integral to our culture and reflecting the patients we serve. At Rosemont, we believe equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.

If you're passionate about quality, leadership, and improving patient outcomes - and want to grow your career with a respected pharmaceutical manufacturer - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of patient‐focused medicines at Rosemont!