QC Manager in Liverpool

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients—that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

The QC Laboratory Manager is responsible for leading the laboratory team to ensure that batch release and stability testing activities are completed within defined timelines and in full compliance with Vantive Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. This role ensures adherence to safety, GDP, and GLP standards, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within the laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Vantive QMS requirements for Laboratory Systems
• Ensure all batches are tested and released to QA within agreed timelines
• Support the Validation Manager by providing laboratory resources
• Support the Stability Process Lead by ensuring stability testing is executed and completed within expected timeframes

Operational Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of Visual Management and 6S practices within the laboratory
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and VIP projects
• Develop and enhance leading performance indicators and drive ongoing improvement
• Maintain and update laboratory metrics using tracking tools (MOST)

Quality Systems Responsibilities

• Actively participate and lead key quality systems, including:
• Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIR): Initiator, Owner, Approver
• Change Control: Initiator and Owner
• Documentation: Owner
• NCR/CAPA: Initiator and Owner
• Internal Audits: Lead Auditor

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of GMP / GLP / GDP requirements, Laboratory operations and quality systems.
• Leadership and team management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Vantive?

At Vantive, we are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Pension and financial wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave and flexible working options
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives

Reasonable Accommodation

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