QC Section Head
Core
Lead a team of scientific officers performing QC Chemistry analysis of incoming goods, in-process samples, intermediates, and finished products in a GMP-compliant laboratory setting.
Role type
Senior IC QC Section Head (Chemistry)
Builds
QC analytical data and reports for pharmaceutical product release and stability studies
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Quality Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GMP compliance, instrumental and traditional analytical techniques, team leadership, technical documentation management, regulatory knowledge (cGMP, ICH), project management, data integrity principles
Preferred skills
Sterile site experience, practical process improvement (PPI), audit/inspection support, mentorship
Technologies
Lab equipment (verification/calibration), GMP forms, analytical write-ups
Responsibilities
Lead, plan, and coordinate routine team activities for QC analysis; manage QC batch release procedures and lab throughput; manage and coordinate stability studies ensuring ICH compliance; prepare, review, or approve department technical documentation; act as Subject Matter Expert with regulators and clients; manage QC chemical, reference standard, and consumable stock levels; deputise for the QC Manager in their absence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities
