Director, QC & Microbiology
Core
Strategic and operational leadership for Quality Control Chemistry and Microbiology functions, ensuring scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and laboratory capacity for biopharma operations.
Role type
Director, QC & Microbiology (Strategic & Operational Leadership)
Builds
Laboratory performance, analytical and microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and inspection readiness for biopharma clients.
Domain
Biopharma / CDMO / GMP-regulated laboratory operations
Required skills
Strategic leadership, GMP compliance, laboratory capacity planning, regulatory inspection management, people leadership, data integrity, LIMS/CDS/SDMS systems, method validation, contamination control, budget management, risk management
Preferred skills
MS or PhD in life sciences, experience in sterile/biologic/parenteral operations, multi-client CDMO experience, large department management
Technologies
LIMS, CDS, SDMS, electronic laboratory systems
Responsibilities
Establish and execute QC/Microbiology strategy, oversee raw material to release testing, maintain inspection readiness, lead laboratory modernization, manage budget and capital investment, develop technical leaders, partner with cross-functional teams on site objectives
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight