QC Team Lead

CK Group are recruiting for a QC Team Lead, to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation, that develop and manufacture veterinary products. This role will be working on site in Dundee, on a permanent basis.

The Role:

You will support the manufacturing business ensuring raw materials, finished products and stability are tested to meet the highest level of quality standards and business requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the

  Head of QC

  in cultivating a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement (GMP, GLP, Data Integrity, Housekeeping).

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to analysts, including training, coaching, development, mentorship, and ongoing performance management.
• Oversee the QC analysts day-to-day operations,

• Ensure timely review and approval of QC testing across raw materials, in-process, finished products, stability, and validation samples.
• Oversee the closure of CAPAs, incidents, change controls, audits, SOPs, and method updates.
• Manage laboratory systems and processes to maintain efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in client and project meetings, ensuring seamless process management and timely invoicing.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling, including 12-week visibility and timely completion of PQRs.
• Ensure effective stability sample management and documentation.
• Drive adherence to SOPs, GMP standards, and company policies.
• Provide timely client feedback and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Champion

  Health and Safety

  by adhering to policies, reporting incidents, identifying risks, and promoting a strong safety culture.

• Educated to degree level or above in life Science, Chemistry or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading and developing a team of QC analysts and significant experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and Global Pharmaceutical Regulations
• Expertise in chemistry, laboratory techniques, and chromatography systems/software.
• Proficiency in analytical method development, transfer, and technical documentation (e.g., SOPs, reports).
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and resource management skills.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 161 420 in all correspondence.

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