QC Bulk Goods Team Leader

Accord Healthcare; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Accord Healthcare Europe seeks a Quality Control Team Leader to head the Finish Product unit at the Barnstaple site. You will manage analysts, ensure testing aligns with schedules and GMP standards, and collaborate with manufacturing to release batches.

Role requires strong knowledge of EU/FDA regulations, CAPA and Change Controls, and experience with HPLC, UV and dissolution. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential; a science degree or substantial relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a QC team in a GMP pharmaceutical lab.
• Strong practical knowledge of HPLC, UV and dissolution testing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finish Product QC team and manage daily lab activities.
• Ensure testing is completed per schedule and GMP requirements.
• Oversee CAPAs and Change Controls within the QMS.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections and participate in trend analysis.

Skills

QC Management

HPLC

UV

Dissolution

Communication

Organization

IT Skills

Data Analysis

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in a Science subject

Tools

QMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Quality Control Team Leader (QC) – Finish Product

Role: Full-time, permanent

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (08:00-16:30)

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Control Team Leader to lead the Finish Product team in our QC laboratory at the Barnstaple manufacturing site. This role will be instrumental in supporting the general day to day management of our QC lab including making sure testing is carried out in accordance to the agreed schedule, ensuring that current and future GMP requirements are met.

In this varied role, you’ll manage a team of laboratory analysts responsible for the analysis of Finish products, working closely with other departments to understand market requirements, prioritising workloads and delegating tasks across your team to provide batches for release in line with Manufacturing and Packing plans. Working collaboratively with the Senior QC Team Leader, you will oversee and maintain all Health and Safety requirements in the laboratory and when deviations occur, you’ll action and close CAPAs and Change Controls in an effective and timely manner within the site Quality Management System (QMS).

With strong understanding of EU and FDA legislation and to ensure quality levels are maintained, you’ll provide support in internal audits and inspections, conducting trend and root cause analysis to recommending corrective and preventative actions, always driving continuous improvement.

The Person

• Experience in a similar QC Management role within a pharmaceutical GMP compliant quality control laboratory would be advantageous.
• Strong practical experience of principal laboratory techniques eg. HPLC, UV and Dissolution.
• Excellent communication skills – happy relating to people of all levels, navigating cultural differences and using subtle negotiating and influencing skills to get the best outcomes.
• Strong organisation skills, able to manage multiple tasks to deadline and maintain a good eye for detail even in a fast-paced and changeable work environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and a good understanding of quality management systems (QMS) with the ability to analyse data and reports in order to make decisions
• HNC/HND/Degree level qualification in a Science related subject, however significant relevant experience would also be considered.

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

The closing date is 04 October 2026.

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide.

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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