Director, Head of Quality Control
Core
Lead the Quality Control organization for a pharmaceutical laboratory, overseeing analytical testing, microbiology, and environmental monitoring to ensure product quality and compliance.
Role type
Director, Head of Quality Control
Builds
Commercial testing, stability testing, and new product introduction for pharmaceutical products
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Quality Control
Required skills
cGMP knowledge, regulatory compliance (EP, USP, JP), strategic planning, budget management, change management, team leadership, risk analysis
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in chemistry/biochemistry/pharmacy, experience with lean laboratory projects
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), analytical instrumentation, microbiology equipment
Responsibilities
Direct functional accountabilities for QC laboratories, oversee incoming/analytical/microbiology/environmental monitoring activities, develop and deploy laboratory strategy, manage budgets and capital expenditures, ensure data review compliance, participate in regulatory audits, coordinate with stakeholders for product release, foster staff training and development, ensure EHS compliance
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership