QC Senior Specialist; Raw Material

Job Description

Ipsen is a mid‑size global biopharmaceutical company focused on transformative medicines in oncology, rare disease and neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K., we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting‑edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

We are looking for a highly‑skilled QC Senior Specialist (Raw Material) to lead a pivotal transformation within our QC operations team. You will take responsibility for onboarding new technologies and testing capabilities to support our expanding product portfolio, and for the ongoing sampling, testing, verification and reporting of raw materials to ensure compliance with GMP, pharmacopeia standards and regulatory requirements.

• Lead key site projects to expand QC capabilities including equipment and method set‑up validation and process coordination.
• Develop, verify and validate analytical methods to support raw material testing and ensure alignment with pharmacopeia and regulatory requirements; perform and review raw material sampling testing and data entry in line with GMP and pharmacopeia requirements.
• Lead investigations into OOS/OOT results, unplanned events and drive them to timely completion.
• Provide training, act as a Subject Matter Expert and support internal/external audits.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing capability and operational efficiency.

• Experience working in a cGMP laboratory environment.
• Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or equivalent scientific discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with key analytical techniques such as chromatography, UV spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy and titration.
• Good working knowledge of Pharmacopeia standards with practical experience performing pharmacopeial tests.
• Experience in method validation and qualification within a regulated laboratory environment.

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Take the next step in your QC career:
submit your application today and help us ensure the integrity and quality of materials that go into life‑changing medicines.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued and supported; where we embrace The Real Us. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve.

If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

QC Senior Specialist Raw Material
• Wrexham, Wales, UK