QC Manager
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily quality control laboratory operations to ensure timely, compliant testing.
- Guide and coach team members to strengthen technical skills and performance.
- Oversee environmental monitoring programs to maintain a sustained state of control.
- Review and approve laboratory data with a firm focus on data integrity.
- Drive investigations for deviations, out‑of‑specification results, and product complaints.
- Define, implement, and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
- Support validation, technology transfer, and introduction of new analytical methods.
- Manage resource planning, equipment readiness, and workload distribution.
- Champion audit preparedness and represent quality control during regulatory inspections.
- Track key performance indicators and translate insights into continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required; an advanced degree is preferred.
- At least five years of quality control experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Leadership experience managing a current good manufacturing practice laboratory.
- Proficiency with inductively coupled plasma methods and high‑purity germanium detectors.
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations for radiopharmaceuticals strongly preferred.
- Applied knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and relevant pharmacopoeial standards.
- Demonstrated skill in deviation management and corrective and preventive action programs.
- Experience with equipment qualification, calibration, and ongoing operational readiness.
The pay range for this position is expected to be $114,000–$211,900/year. The final offered salary will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a performance‑based annual incentive. U.S.-based employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and additional benefits designed to support overall well‑being.
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