Head of Quality Control (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Cuxhaven; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Quality Control in Cuxhaven. This role involves overseeing QC operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading a team to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a strong educational background in relevant fields.

Leistungen

Company fitness

Meal allowance

Corporate benefits

Team events

30 vacation days

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Control or Assurance in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 5 years of experience as a team leader or manager.
• Strong expertise with global quality standards (EU GMP).

Aufgaben

• Oversee QC department operations and ensure timely testing of materials.
• Monitor and improve the QC quality system using key performance indicators.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within all QC processes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Decision Making

Ausbildung

MSc in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, or Microbiology

PhD (desirable)

Jobbeschreibung

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Head of Quality Control (m/f/d), Cuxhaven

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Client:

Elanco

Location:

Cuxhaven, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

24.05.2025

Expiry Date:

08.07.2025

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Job Description:

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet, and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, works with dynamic individuals, and offers opportunities to acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Key objectives/deliverables:

1. Management of Quality Control (QC): Oversee QC department operations, including budgeting, personnel planning, coaching, development of direct reports, and succession planning. Ensure timely testing of all materials (raw, packaging, bulk, and finished products) according to GMP/GLP requirements.
2. Testing and Validation: Guarantee timely method validation, new product transfer, and stability testing aligned with production needs. Ensure test methods and equipment are qualified, and qualified personnel are available for laboratory management.
3. Quality System Enhancement: Monitor, develop, and improve the QC quality system, including using key performance indicators. Define and execute the laboratory's strategic vision for resources, investments, continuous improvement (lean/5s), and budget.
4. Continuous Improvement and Productivity: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within all QC processes and drive a QC productivity agenda. Share and drive best practices within the department.
5. Safety and Collaboration: Guarantee health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in the lab. Champion a "safety first, quality always" culture, build strong partnerships, communicate effectively with all site departments, participate in leadership teams and business planning, and ensure qualified support during inspections.

Minimum requirements

• MSc in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology or comparable; PhD is desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience and technical expertise in pharmaceutical industry, in Quality Control or Quality Assurance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a team leader or manager.
• Proven track record of managing budget and employment development.
• Strong expertise with the global quality standards (EU GMP).
• Prioritization skills, written and oral communication skills (German and English).
• Critical decision-making skills, strong problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team.

What we can offer you

• Interesting and varied working environment in a modern and growing global pharmaceutical company.
• Room for initiative and flexibility.
• Exciting development opportunities.
• Company fitness, meal allowance, corporate benefits, team events, 30 vacation days, attractive remuneration including performance-related bonus, 40 hours/week, flexible working hours.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.