Torbay Pharma | QC Lab Manager

Are you an experienced QC Lab Manager with a strong leadership and analytical background? Are you looking to join a growing business? If yes, then this could be the role for you! We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead the QC activities and oversee method development and validation.

At TP we have our own special kind of chemistry. Our heritage spans over 50 years with a track record of manufacturing essential medicines across the UK and beyond. With backing from an investment partner are now forging a new path in the private sector.

We are a growing and ambitious business and with this comes opportunities for our people. At TP, we are going places. A career with us means a career helping save lives. We bring skills of all levels and experiences together; not all of our people begin their working lives in pharma.

Together we can make lives better.

Reporting into the Head of QC, this is a key role within the team, ensuring that the deadlines and KPIs are achieved and that high quality standards are maintained at all times. Applicants should have a strong technical background in analytical chemistry in a pharmaceutical environment combined with strong leadership skills.

What you can expect in a QC Lab Manager role at TP:

• Ensure analytical test methods are validated for their intended use.
• Ensure analytical equipment and systems are suitable for use.
• Ensure out of specification results and deviations are fully recorded and investigated in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with regulations.
• Ensure that records are made manually or by recording instruments, which demonstrate that all the required testing procedures were actually carried out and documented at the time of performance.
• Responsible for the reference standard programme including receipt, storage and disposal.
• Ensure that all samples, chemicals, reagents, test solutions, supplies, are labelled, received, stored and handled as per documented procedures to ensure that integrity of the sample is maintained.
• Responsible for the sampling, testing and disposition of materials (drug substances, excipients, packaging and components) used in the manufacture and testing of pharmaceuticals.
• Responsible for the reference sample and retained program including receipt, storage and disposal of reference and retained samples.
• Responsible for the training and development of the QC Team members.
• Responsible for driving the development of robust quality improvement.

What are we looking for:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Previous experience within a senior QC role within pharma
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Excellent problem solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, MHRA and FDA.

What we need from you (must have skills):

• Commitment to quality and our customers
• A right first time approach
• Adaptable to change
• Proven leadership skills
• Decision making ability
• Ability to motivate and manage people to meet their full potential

What we offer in return

At the heart of Torbay, we offer roles and career opportunities on your doorstep that you won’t find elsewhere. With defined career pathways, and the chance to move between roles and different departments, we support your career journey at every stage. TP is going places. International expansion means growth and new opportunities.

Our benefits set us apart. With 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, group life assurance, pension and more – we reward our people for getting the job done.