Head of Quality Control

I am currently recruiting for a Head of Quality in Runcorn, this is a really exciting opportunity as you will be the 1st hire within Quality Control. The company I am working with, specialise in inhalation and respiratory drugs, so a great chance to get involved with one of the niches within pharmaceuticals. This is an important role for the business 3 teams reporting to you, Quality Control, Raw Materials and Microbiology, reporting to the Director of Quality, this is a great opportunity for an established Quality Control Manager to propel and develop their career even further.

Responsibilities for the Head of Quality Control

• Lead the Quality Control Team and manage the daily operations within the Laboratory.
• Develop, execute and qualify the new QC Laboratory equipment and methods, Instrument Qualification and Method Validation.
• Raw Material analysis, Qualification and in–coming goods compliance.
• Analysis on finished products and batch release of these.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure any out of specification and deviations and actioned according and allocated.
• Working with cross functional teams across the business for on–going projects and development
• Recruitment, training and development of the QC staff, an exciting part of this role, is you will build your team!

Experience & Qualifications required for the Head of Quality Control

• BSc within a Scientific subject
• 10+ Years experience within Pharmaceutical Quality Control and 5 years of management.
• Inhalation experience, will be an advantage.

Benefits for the Head of Quality Control

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Discretionary Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free parking

Please apply now to be considered for the Head of Quality Control or contact Liam Shannon at Science Solutions Recruitment on (phone number removed).