Project Leader
Core
Lead and manage technical projects within a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory, ensuring systems, equipment, and processes remain compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose.
Role type
Senior Project Leader (Quality Control Laboratory)
Builds
Compliant electronic laboratory systems, equipment lifecycle management, and regulatory-compliant laboratory operations
Domain
Pharmaceutical Quality Control / GMP-regulated environment
Required skills
Pharmaceutical QC lab operations, QC equipment and electronic lab systems management, LIMS and CDS platforms, equipment qualification and validation, GMP and Data Integrity, project management in regulated environments, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
LIMS or CDS administration, laboratory instrument qualification and CSV, method transfers and analytical technology implementation, pharmacopeia compliance, multidisciplinary team management, laboratory automation technologies
Technologies
LIMS, CDS, laboratory software platforms
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all technical projects within the Quality Control laboratory, Manage and develop a team of technical specialists supporting laboratory systems and equipment, Oversee the lifecycle management of QC electronic systems, Ensure laboratory equipment and systems remain compliant with GMP and Data Integrity requirements, Develop and maintain a five-year equipment replacement and investment plan, Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Method Transfer activities within the QC function, Drive change management activities to ensure laboratory systems and equipment remain operational and compliant, Review and approve SOPs, quality documents, and technical procedures, Coordinate education and training programmes relating to specialist equipment and software, Monitor project progress, risks, budgets, and resource requirements, Support inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions as required
Seniority
Senior (3-10 years experience)