QC Lab Manager — Quality Control & Compliance Lead

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ Pharmaceuticals in Australia seeks a senior laboratory quality leader to oversee quality control operations, compliance, stability studies and method management. The role includes leading a team of analysts, coordinating with production, and driving continuous improvement to ensure product quality.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and have 4–5 years of supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical setting, with strong experience in audits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology.
• 4–5 years supervisory experience in a lab/pharma setting.
• Experience with QC operations, compliance and documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and coordinate QC activities with production and stakeholders.
• Schedule internal and external lab testing for raw materials, bulk, finished product and stability testing.
• Perform testing of starting materials and finished products, including stability testing where required.
• Oversee analytical and instrumental troubleshooting to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT) and deviation investigations; perform root cause analysis and CAPA actions.

Skills

Quality Control Operations

Compliance & Documentation

Stability & Method Management

Continuous Improvement

People Management

Financial & Administrative

Education

Bachelor Degree - Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology

Job description

Activ Pharmaceuticals in Australia seeks a senior laboratory quality leader to oversee quality control operations, compliance, stability studies and method management. The role includes leading a team of analysts, coordinating with production, and driving continuous improvement to ensure product quality.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and have 4–5 years of supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical setting, with strong experience in audits,