QC team lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Control professional to join a growing, internationally recognised pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation.

This role offers the chance to lead a team of QC analysts while playing a key role in maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement within a GMP-regulated environment.
As QC Team Leader, you will provide both technical and people leadership, ensuring the efficient operation of the laboratory and supporting the delivery of high-quality products to global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of QC analysts, driving engagement and performance.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure timely completion and approval of testing activities across raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability studies, and validation samples.
• Champion a strong culture of Health & Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Support the management and closure of CAPAs, deviations, change controls, audit actions, SOP updates, and method revisions.
• Ensure laboratory systems and processes remain compliant with GMP, GLP, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Manage laboratory planning and scheduling activities, ensuring priorities and timelines are met.
• Participate in client and project meetings, providing technical expertise and operational support.
• Maintain effective stability programmes and associated documentation.
• Drive process improvements to enhance laboratory efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure departmental KPIs across Quality, Customer Service, HSE, Stability, and Financial performance are achieved.

You will bring a strong background in Quality Control within a pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly regulated environment and possess a passion for developing people and driving quality excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience leading and developing QC teams within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and quality systems.
• Experience with analytical chemistry techniques and chromatography systems/software.
• Expertise in analytical method development, transfer, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset.