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About the client:

A leading global pharmaceutical multinational is actively looking for a Quality Control Head.

Job main goals:

The QC Head will lead the Quality Control Department, overseeing the analysis, validation and method transfer activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices closely collaborate with R&D, production and regulatory teams to ensure release of safe, effective and compliance pharmaceutical products, and will be the primary point of contact for all quality-related issues, both internally and with regulatory agencies, especially during the certification and inspection of the lab by the Spanish Agency.

1. Key responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and execute the QC strategy to ensure products meet regulatory and company quality standards.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the QC team, ensuring proper training in analytical techniques, compliance, and reporting.
• Provide leadership in internal and external audits and inspections, including preparation, responses, and follow-up actions.

QC Processes and Documentation

• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of QC protocols, SOPs, and testing methods.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO standards, and all regulatory requirements related to pharmaceutical quality control.
• Oversee all product testing, including chemical, physical, microbiological, and stability testing, ensuring products meet purity, potency, and safety standards.
• Ensure the proper calibration, maintenance, and qualification of QC laboratory equipment.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all QC activities, including analytical reports, certificates of analysis (COAs), deviation reports, and other quality records.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, providing actionable insights to management.
• Lead investigations into product defects, deviations, and out-of-specification (OOS) results, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) are implemented.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with R&D, production, and regulatory affairs to align on product quality goals and to troubleshoot any issues
• Lead the QC team's support for technology transfer, process validation, and method validation efforts.

Regulatory Compliance: 

• Stay updated on all relevant industry regulations (EMA, FDA, ICH, etc…) and ensure the QC department's practices remain compliant.
• Lead regulatory inspections and ensure readiness for any audits, providing necessary documentation and responses to authorities and clients.

2. Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload

3. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmacy, Chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Quality Control within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, ICH guidelines, EMA regulations, and other relevant pharmaceutical industry standards.
• High level of English, written and spoken

4. Preferred experience:

• Experience with regulatory audits and inspections (EMA, FDA).
• Proficiency in QC software and laboratory information management system (LIMS).