QC Shift Manager

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented and diverse workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

The QC Manager holds the responsibility of effective leadership and managing Quality Control (QC) group. Responsible for managing the daily schedule and prioritisation of tasks to ensure the team is working effectively to achieve QC goals and wider company strategic operational and sales goals. Oversee the QC processes and ensuring that all products (Raw Materials, Intermediates, Final API(s) and others) meet the required standard of quality and compliance following Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDocP) and Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) standards.

Carry out an independent verification of data to ensure high-quality service is delivered. Embrace continuous improvement in all aspects of QC operations. Provide leadership to the group through effective communication, coaching, training and development. Ensure staff act in accordance with company policies and other applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, MHRA, EMA, ICH, cGMP, Data Integrity, CFR 21 Part 11 experience).

Proficient in Quality Management System (QMS) i.e., Deviations, OOX investigations, RCA, CAPAs, Change Controls etc. Work with other departments to drive operational excellence ensuring all QC facilities are in audit ready state. Management of Home Office requirements for the QC department.

• Manage and oversee QC group to ensure all tasks are performed in line with applicable regulatory commitments (e.g. FDA, MHRA, EMA, ICH, cGMP, Data Integrity, CFR 21 Part 11 experience).
• Oversee daily schedule and prioritisation of tasks to ensure the team is working effectively to achieve QC goals and wider company strategic operational goals and sales goals.
• Perform data verification and inspection of audit trails for various electronic GMP data to ensure compliance.
• Support and facilitate the performance management and laboratory planning processes through the laboratory scheduling/planning tools, reporting scorecard metrics and monitoring laboratory indicators.
• Lead QC project activities to introduce policies/procedures, technologies and computer base applications to improve laboratory efficiency and promote culture of innovation, ensuring on-time completion with a high degree of quality.
• Responsible for hiring, managing, leading, and motivating the QC team; inclusive of mentoring, training, and development of department employees.
• Manage relationships with clients, internal and external regulatory agencies and auditors, supporting inspections and audits, as required.
• Drive a culture of quality throughout the organization, promoting a proactive approach to quality management and fostering a continuous improvement mindset.
• Manage Quality Events (i.e., Deviations, OOX investigations, RCA, Change Controls etc.) and implement effective corrective and preventative actions applicable to the QC department.
• Perform other duties as requested by Line Manager or delegate.

• Minimum of Bachelors’ degree in Science, or equivalent, with 8+ years of related experience /
  or
  Master’s degree in Science with 5+ relevant experience.
• Proven leadership in Quality settings, including multi-team / cross functional management coupled…