Team Leader - Quality Control

TALENTMATE; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or pharmacy, with over 10 years of experience in QC/QA, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. Join us to make a positive impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality control or quality assurance roles, preferably in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry quality standards.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in QC/QA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control processes and ensure products meet standards.
• Lead and mentor QC staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including R&D and production.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or pharmacy

Job description

Overview

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead quality control processes and projects within the department, ensuring products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Include process optimization, project management, and leadership of a QC team.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QC processes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Analyze current QC processes and propose improvements to optimize performance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory affairs, production, and compliance.
• Ensure all products meet internal and external quality standards.
• Conduct audits and inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Lead, train, and mentor QC staff to ensure a high level of competency and motivation.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on QC activities and project progress to management.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and current regulatory & cGMP requirements; follow and maintain cGMP principles across premises, personnel, equipment, documentation, QMS and audits.
• Ensure proper usage of all QC equipment and train QC personnel on applicable procedures, specifications, testing methods, and qualification of analysts.
• Investigate lab incidents, OOS/OOL results, deviations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up and close all EQMS actions (CAPA, OOS, Deviations, CC) and support internal and external audits, closing audit observations on time.
• Manage Quality Management System actions (Deviations, OOS, CAPAs, AMS, Change controls) using Amplelogic; ensure data integrity and good documentation practices in QC labs.
• Follow GLP, GMP, safety procedures and maintain hygienic lab conditions; act as designee for QC Sr Manager responsibilities as required.
• Apart from the above, perform other duties as assigned by the Head of the department/designee.

Core Competency

• Strong sense of accountability & ownership with excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Technical competencies: in-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulatory guidelines; strong reporting and record-keeping; experience handling regulatory audits and action plans.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to understand complex procedures and regulations; methodical, diligent, with strong planning abilities.
• Team leadership and effective cross-functional collaboration; ability to manage multiple stakeholders and adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail with ability to review and implement quality inputs from a QC perspective; strong English communication skills.
• Ability to create cross-functional relationships and manage conflicts; capable of making data-driven, scientific decisions.

Qualifications, Key Experiences / Functional Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or pharmacy
• Proven experience in quality control and/or quality assurance roles, preferably in a leadership capacity
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards relevant to the industry
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Minimum 10 years of experience in QC/QA
• Experience managing complex and sensitive operational challenges

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar