Your pay would be up to £40,000 salary (on a fixed-term basis), though the company is also open to hiring someone on an equivalent hourly rate basis. This is initially a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave for 12 months, though there is a very good chance of the position becoming permanent given how the company is continuing to expand. This can be discussed on application.
You will lead a team of QC Scientists and oversee a range of QC activities, in close collaboration with the leaders of the QC Chemistry and QC Microbiology labs.
Based on the West Sussex Coast, this could be a great career move for someone looking to move to a beautiful part of the country and join an innovative, growing organisation. You will be based on site full-time, in an environment which follows Covid measures very strictly and safely.
The Company
A pioneering UK-based Pharmaceutical company specialising in the development and production of injectable and oral dose vaccines and diagnostic kits for patients who suffer from allergies. They have developed an innovative approach to immunotherapy which will be of particular interest to someone with a passion for scientific innovation and GMP / sterile production. There are over 300 employees in Worthing and the company has an excellent reputation for its fast-paced environment, pioneering science and ongoing development opportunities.
The Role
This is a varied and highly rewarding position, based around the leadership of a QC Biochemistry team, as part of a broader QC group. The teams perform analytical testing of raw biological materials and vaccine / diagnostics products, using a range of state-of-the-art analysis techniques (e.g. ELISA, SDS-PAGE and others). You will have a broad range of responsibilities including:
- Organising the management of QC work, both for daily tasks and ongoing projects
- Providing support to the QC Lab Manager
- Collaborating with QA, Development, Production and other departments
- Encouraging the teams to propose ideas and collaborate effectively
- Ensuring laboratories work within current GXP
- Making sure that analytical methods and procedures are in place and followed consistently
- Maintaining Quality systems within the lab, including OOS, deviations, non-conformances, annual product reviews and change controls
- Ensuring that equipment is maintained, validated, calibrated and serviced; and ensuring the lab equipment log book process is managed correctly
This is a genuinely unique, busy and exciting role with many different aspects, presenting a real opportunity to progress to the next phase of your career and develop your management skills. Full details will be provided on application.
Experience
The successful candidate will ideally have a degree (or higher) in Biochemistry or similar (e.g. Immunology, Microbiology, Chemistry) including a strong understanding of the commercial application of analytical techniques within a GMP / GLP Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical setting. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and experience, gained in a managerial capacity within a regulated, process-led environment. Experience as a QC Team Leader / Manager in a Biopharmaceutical environment would be a particular advantage. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to learn, listen actively to others, and build collaborative relationships. This is a fantastic career opportunity, so please get in touch for more details.