QC Manager

My client, a generic pharmaceutical company based in Dublin now have a vacancy for a Quality Control Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Quality the role will offer an excellent competitive remuneration package which includes a company pension contribution, private healthcare along with flexible working hours.

Job Purpose:

To manage the QC department

They need someone who can provide strong technical support, mentorship and supervision for release, stability, in-process testing and analytical method development

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for all aspects of Quality Control relating to Manufacturing Operation - this includes but is not limited to:

• Arrange stability testing in line with the Master Stability List and as per in-house procedures
• Issue the master stability list on a yearly basis
• Compilation, review and maintenance of customer’s stability agreements
•  Ensure stability results are inputted onto the stability database in a timely manner
• Compile the stability reports for the annual product quality reviews
• Laboratory compliance with cGMP, GLP and relevant Marketing Authorisations

• Fulfilling all management responsibilities commensurate with the roles of Quality Control Manager
• Ensuring effective documentation systems and procedures are in place
• Ensuring Quality Assurance, Production and Packaging requirements are met in a timely manner
• To ensure that adequate training programmes are in place
• To maintain an up-to-date awareness of new legislation/guidelines that affect the jobholder’s responsibilities and to ensure that this information is disseminated as appropriate
• To carry out external audits of laboratories as required
• Quality Control Approval of Finished Product Analytical Reports, Stability and Raw Material Worksheets
• Successful recruitment and training of Quality Control staff

The Ideal candidate should have:

1. 2 - 5 years’ experience managing a QC department within a pharmaceutical company
2. Experience in the following analytical techniques: HPLC, UV and Dissolution testing
3. A sound Knowledge of Empower Software
4. Good verbal and written communication skills
5. A science degree, preferably in Pharmaceutical Sciences
6. Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills with good attention to detail
7. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
8. Good organisational skills and the ability to think logically and be proactive

For full details contact Tina at +353 1 2784671 or email tdunne@thornshaw.com.

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