QC Manager

Team Horizon is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Manager for our Client based in Cork. Embedding operational excellence principles and mindset across all processes and personnel, you will also be responsible for the analysis, review and release of raw materials, bulk products and finished products in compliance with current quality criteria, striving for efficient top-class productivity.
 
 
Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

 
What you will be doing:

• Lead, motivate and mentor your team to maximize their effectiveness by clearly communicating task details and goals to your team members, allowing them to work effectively.


• Embed an environment for continuous improvement and simplification 


• Foster a positive progressive culture within the lab that focuses on EED&I principles and encourages development for all personnel on a continuous basis.


• Drive for a digitalized lab with automated technology ensuring Data Integrity is at the fore at all times.


• Deploy Visual management across all streams within the lab.


• Ensure lab equipment and lab software is qualified and maintained in a compliant manner.


• Ensure Lab is Audit Ready at all times.


• Improve QC operations and develop systems. Focusing on efficiencies, cost, and compliance.


• Deploy best in class operational excellence processes for the QC labs.


• Participate in technical and scientific meetings, in training days, trade fairs, conferences...(technological intelligence)


• Delegate activities giving responsibility to personnel appropriate to their experience/expertise


• Maintain and develop the skills to ensure a multi-task team

 
What you need to apply:

• BS degree in Science or equivalent + 5 years of relevant experience.


• Experienced and demonstrate high level of technical knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment, laboratory operations and good understanding of related business processes.


• Experience working within a GMP regulated environment Proven track record in direct people management.


• Excellent conflict handling skills Good interpersonal and communication skills essential for working across multi-functional teams.