Head of Quality Control & Analytical Science

KE Select - Scientific & Medical Recruitment Specialists; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

KE Select - Scientific & Medical Recruitment Specialists is partnering with a fast-growing Australian biotechnology manufacturer to appoint a Head of Quality Control. You will lead the Analytical Sciences and QC laboratory, overseeing method development, validation, transfer and GMP implementation while driving continuous improvements.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, extensive GMP/pharma/biotech experience, and a proven track record in building capable analytical teams.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Extensive GMP pharmaceutical/biologics/biotech experience.
• Strong background in analytical method validation, transfer, lifecycle management.
• Expertise in chromatography and molecular biology assays.
• Proven leadership of scientific teams and laboratory operations.
• Solid GMP compliance and data integrity awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical method development, qualification, validation, transfer and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical leadership across UHPLC/HPLC, qPCR, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, capillary electrophoresis and related techniques.
• Drive establishment of new analytical capabilities across development and GMP labs.
• Lead investigations, CAPAs, risk assessments and data integrity initiatives.
• Serve as analytical SME during audits, inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing team of analytical scientists.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical method validation

Method transfer

Leadership

GMP

Molecular biology assays

Chromatography

Data integrity

Education

PhD or equivalent in Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry

Job description

KE Select - Scientific & Medical Recruitment Specialists is partnering with a fast-growing Australian biotechnology manufacturer to appoint a Head of Quality Control. You will lead the Analytical Sciences and QC laboratory, overseeing method development, validation, transfer and GMP implementation while driving continuous improvements.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, extensive GMP/pharma/biotech experience, and a proven track record in building capable analytical teams.