Team Leader - Quality Control

Julphar; 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 Process/Project Lead in Quality Control to optimize processes, manage QC projects, and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality control, excellent leadership skills, and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. This role is crucial for ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards, offering an exciting opportunity to influence quality initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control processes and projects within the department.
• Lead the QC team and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Conduct audits and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Accountability

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

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.

Job Summary/Main Purpose

The Process/Project Lead in the Quality Control division is responsible for overseeing and leading quality control processes and projects within the department. This role ensures that products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. The main purpose of this position is to optimize processes, manage QC projects, and lead a team of QC professionals. The Process/Project Lead will develop, implement, and maintain QC processes to improve efficiency and product quality, analyze current QC processes to propose improvements, and coordinate with cross-functional teams including R&D, regulatory affairs, production, and compliance. Additionally, the role involves conducting audits and inspections to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, leading and mentoring QC staff, analyzing quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and preparing and presenting reports on QC activities and project progress to management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing and leading quality control processes and projects within the department, ensuring that products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves process optimization, managing QC projects, and leading a team of QC professionals.
• 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 that all products meet internal and external quality standards.
• Conduct audits and inspections to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 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 standards (current regulatory & cGMP requirements).
• Adhere to cGMP principles (premises, personnel, equipment, documentation, QMS and audit) and maintain them effectively.
• Check and ensure proper usage of all the QC equipment.
• Train the QC personnel on applicable procedures, specifications, testing methods and qualify analysts to perform various QC analyses.
• Ensure analysis is performed correctly as per applicable procedures and raw data is checked for correctness, accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate lab incidents, OOS, OOL results, deviations and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up & close all EQMS actions (CAPA, OOS, Deviations, CC).
• Involve and support external and internal audits and close audit observations on time.
• Handle and close Quality Management System actions like Deviations, OOS, CAPAs, AMS and Change controls using Amplelogic system.
• Follow and ensure data integrity and good documentation practices in the QC labs.
• Ensure and follow GLP, GMP, safety procedures and maintain hygienic conditions in lab.
• Shall be authorized as designee for responsibilities of QC Sr Manager.
• Apart from the above, perform other works assigned by the Head of the department/designee.

Core Competencies

• Highly oriented with a strong sense of accountability & ownership.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulatory guidelines, excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping; experience handling Regulatory Authority audits and action planning.
• Analytical mind with ability to think broadly and understand the big picture; methodical and diligent with planning abilities.
• Strong manpower management with effective team communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to contribute ideas in a structured manner and strong command of English.
• High emphasis on communication and collaboration; ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Attention to detail; ability to understand, review and implement compliance inputs from Quality perspective.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations; excellent reporting and record keeping.
• Ability to manage tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to create cross-functional relationships and manage conflicts.
• Problem solving and agility in making right 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 department.
• Must be experienced in managing complex and sensitive operational challenges.

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