Manager Quality Control Microbiology & Biochemistry
Core
Leading a team to ensure microbiological safety, pharmacological activity, and biochemical quality control of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products via in vivo bioassays and sterility testing.
Role type
Senior IC people manager (Quality Control Microbiology & Biochemistry)
Builds
Pharmaceutical and biotechnological products (raw materials, APIs, intermediates, finished goods)
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / GMP
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
People management, team coaching, GMP compliance, Lean methodology, root cause analysis, in vivo bioassay execution, sterile testing, project proposal writing
Preferred skills
Affinity with RRR (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement), in-vitro techniques, continuous improvement mindset
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a team of lab analysts and specialists to ensure timely execution of tests; Monitor lab performance and resolve deviations (e.g., OOS); Act as the first point of contact for operational issues; Represent the Quality department in audits and inspections; Drive initiatives for continuous improvement and efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management focus