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Managing a team of Analysts and Senior Analysts, you shall enhance laboratory practices and promote a culture which is consistent with cGMP, cGLP and Health & Safety within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
Responsible for leading the Quality Control laboratory shift resources to achieve the required organisational throughput in a compliant and effective manner.
Client Details
My client are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Description
- Day to day management of the QC shift team, including:
- Staff performance and wellbeing, including routine 1-2-1s, target setting, and coaching individuals through any development needs.
- Coordinate resource priorities with Planning to achieve schedule adherence.
- Manage the throughput of inbound and outbound goods (primarily raw materials, intermediates and finished products) within the department.
- Support validation activities.
- Determination of KPIs that support delivery to service level agreements and achievement of objectives. Clear presentation of KPI data.
- Identification and management of risks.
- Preparation and scrutiny of reports (routine and ad-hoc), as required, to peers and senior management.
- Effective communication with other departments to facilitate the progression of QC activities.
- Lead investigations in to out of specification (OOS), out of trend (OOT) and a-typical results by applying technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Ensure Quality Control activities are performed consistently, on time and in accordance with both company and legal requirements.
- Actively seek opportunities to optimise the performance of processes, people and other resources.
- Support the QC Manager with the hosting of departmental audits and inspections, including:
- Presenting the department and systems to an inspector.
- The compilation of responses.
- Ensure response commitments are fulfilled.
- Support the QC Manager in the delivery of departmental objectives and deputise, when required.
- Abide by and champion the company's values (Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Ambition) in all aspects of the role, including interaction with co-workers and third parties.
- In addition to the core responsibilities listed above, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties on an ad-hoc basis.
Profile
- Experience of working within a pharmaceutical laboratory.
- Experience of leading and managing a team, with a focus on coaching/mentoring.
- Experience in chemical and instrumental techniques, such as; traditional wet chemistry, spectroscopy, chromatography, Karl Fischer, TOC, pH, etc.
- The ability to troubleshoot on the majority of the above / good problem-solving ability.
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Pragmatism.
- Computer literate with good attention to detail
Job Offer
- Average 36-hour working week with a day off every other Friday
- Lates, 14.00-2230
- Plenty of training and development opportunities
- 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
- Option to buy a week's holiday each year
- 8% Employer Pension Contribution
- Free access to the Headspace App
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Free on-site parking and EV Charging
