QC Supervisor (Metrology)

 

Team Horizon is seeking a QC Metrology Supervisor for our client based in Dublin. Reporting to our QC Senior Manager Technical, in this role, you will lead, coach and mentor a team, having responsibility for monitoring and directing the day-to-day activities in the QC laboratory (metrology area), including adherence to the System for Management. This is a key leadership role and with our strong pipeline of products, this means that we are continuously growing and therefore always looking for new talent who can develop and grow with us.

 

 

Why you should apply:

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  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.


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  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.


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  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:

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  Lead, coach and mentor your team of Metrology & Informatics Specialists - supervising daily team operations, motivating your team to execute their responsibilities in strict accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines. 


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  Administrate all laboratory software systems, including ALEXIS LIMS system, Velquest Smartlab ELN, and Empower 3, and ensure integrity of all data generated on all laboratory software systems. .
  
  For all laboratory equipment, manage all aspects of the laboratory equipment lifecycle, from procurement to retirement.


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  Support the weekly and daily QC schedules and participate in the daily team meetings to review shift goals and to review execution against the shift’s goals while also representing the area at the daily leadership peer meetings.


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  Escalate and investigate laboratory floor issues related to laboratory personnel, safety, procedures, materials, process, equipment, automation, utilities, and/or information systems as appropriate.


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  Establish the expectation and standards, and the supportive environment, to ensure your team has the capability to meet performance expectations.  This includes building their capabilities by providing ongoing coaching and mentoring, providing timely recognition as well as performance counseling, building and executing development plans, and providing career counseling for career progression.


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  Drive a culture of safety and quality awareness, collaborating with cross functional teams to achieve process improvements and site metrics


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  And any other duties as assigned

 

What you need to apply:

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  A Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Chemistry or related Science with 3-5 years relevant Quality Control experience (Metrology)


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  Demonstrated people leadership capability with 2 + years relevant experience preferred


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  Good understanding of pharmaceutical laboratory operations with demonstrated knowledge of cGMP requirements and practices including extensive knowledge of the USP and FDA Guidance Documents relating to the pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory.


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  Strong instrumentation, computerized systems and analytical experience i.e. LIMS, ELN, HPLC, GC, etc