Quality Control Laboratory Manager

For a leading manufacturing company in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry we are looking for a

Quality Control Laboratory Manager, Chemical and Microbiological

The position will ensure the analytical/microbiology laboratories are in operation mode to support production and the release of product. The position will coordinate the Quality Control activities of the manufacturing site, according to the rules and standards of safety and quality.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading the QC Team / Laboratory;
• organize, manage and coordinate the QC laboratories operations in compliance with GMP rules, current standards, laboratory-specific procedures and safety rules;
• rule on the quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products from the site;
• organization of sampling and prioritization of the control of batches of materials in line with the production/release schedule;
• check the analyses’ proper execution in compliance with procedures, control plans, safety rules and deadlines;
• implement quality processes, through the management of out-of-specification results, deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls;
• conduct investigations relating to out-of-specification and out-of-trend results;
• write procedures, technical instructions and analysis methods of the Quality Control laboratory;
• ensure that laboratory measuring instruments are qualified and calibrated in accordance with defined procedures and specifications;
• ensure that laboratory technicians are trained and qualified in analysis techniques and methods;
• prepare and participate in customer and institutional audits (ANSM, FDA);
• monitoring and updating service activity and performance indicators;
• define a roadmap and a continuous improvement policy in accordance with the company's objectives;
• establish the annual budget of the Quality Control laboratories in accordance with the objectives of the Management and ensure its follow-up.

Location: France

Qualifications and experience:

• ability to speak both English and French

• GMP and GLP experience

• education in a related life sciences field

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in Pharma or Biotech

• HPLC and GC experience

• analytical chemistry and microbiology experience

• ability to carry out tasks in compliance with Quality, EHS and OEA procedures

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.