Quality Control Manager

Are you interested in working with cutting-edge laboratory technology to improve quality and accelerate regulatory compliance?  If so, this Quality Control Direct Manager role could be an exciting opportunity to explore.

As a QC Manager you will lead and manage all site Quality Control activities, ensuring compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and Haleon quality standards, while developing a high-performing QC team and supporting safe, compliant product supply.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance Leadership

• Lead site Quality Control operations in compliance with GMP, regulatory, and Haleon Quality Management System requirements.
• Act as Management Representative for EU Medical Devices within the QC function.
• Ensure readiness for, and lead participation in, external regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Provide quality leadership during deviations, investigations, and compliance-related incidents.
• Champion continuous improvement and effective escalation, decision-making, and risk management.

QC Operations & Technical Oversight

• Oversee analytical and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates, APIs, final products, and stability samples.
• Ensure effective environmental and utilities monitoring and microbiological assurance.
• Maintain oversight of laboratory instrumentation, including qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliant sample management, including retains and stability programs.
• Authorise release for use of materials in line with site procedures.

Aseptic & Microbiological Assurance

• Act as site Aseptic Expert, providing leadership on environmental monitoring, microbiological control, and aseptic assurance.
• Support aseptic-related projects, investigations, shutdown activities, and liaison with global aseptic networks.

Supplier & External Interface

• Lead QC supplier management activities, including compliance of specifications, COAs/COCs, and resolution of quality issues.
• Represent QC at supplier forums and escalation meetings as required.
• For applicable products/markets, ensure compliance with Halal Product Assurance System (HPAS) requirements and participate in the Halal Management Team.

People & Business Leadership

• Lead, develop, coach, and motivate the Quality Control team.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across site functions.
• Support recruitment and succession planning aligned with long-term site quality strategy.
• Contribute quality input to site leadership decisions, strategy, and change initiatives.
• Manage QC budgets (Opex/Capex) and support operational excellence initiatives.

Why you?

Education

• Degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline.
• Preferred: Third-level science degree (postgraduate advantageous) and Certified Qualified Person (QP).

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Quality Management or Quality Control leadership role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams of highly skilled technical professionals.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and adapting quality systems to changing business and regulatory demands.

Quality & Regulatory Expertise

• Strong understanding of Quality Control operations, manufacturing processes, and site-wide Quality Management Systems.
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory and compliance requirements for medicinal products and medical devices, including:
  • EU/UK GMP, EU MDR, ISO 13485
  • US cGMP (21 CFR 210/211, 820)
  • Japanese and other international regulatory frameworks

Additional Skills & Competencies

• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. C.Chem, MRSC) desirable.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to provide effective quality input into senior management and business decisions.