QC Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pharmaceuticals is seeking a QC Section Leader to join their team in North Wales. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team in managing the analytical testing of solid dose products, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and high-quality standards. As a pivotal member of the QC department, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in regulatory audits. If you are passionate about quality control and looking for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry or related field with significant QC experience.
• Proven leadership in QC and experience with regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage analytical testing of solid dose products using various techniques.
• Lead a team to ensure high standards of quality and compliance.

Skills

HPLC

GC

UV Spectroscopy

IR Spectroscopy

cGMP Compliance

Analytical Method Transfer

Team Leadership

Education

BSc in Chemistry

BSc in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

QC Section Leader - North Wales

Location: North Wales – Site based, commutable from Deeside, Wrexham, Chester

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

About the Role

Are you an experienced QC Section Leader seeking the next step in your career? Do you want to develop your skills within an award-winning global pharmaceutical company?

We have a rare opportunity for a QC Section Leader at one of the UK’s largest generic pharmaceutical companies. Reporting to the QC Manager, you will:

1. Manage the analytical testing of solid dose products using HPLC, GC, UV, and IR.
2. Lead a team of analysts, ensuring product releases meet high standards of quality and consistency.
3. Ensure all testing complies with cGMP, ALCOA+, Health and Safety, and COSHH regulations.
4. Critically review analytical data and approve products for further processing when specifications are met.
5. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Candidate Requirements

• BSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a relevant scientific degree, with significant QC experience.
• Experience managing QC workloads, including preparing work schedules.
• Proven experience in leading OOS/OOT investigations and deviations.
• Experience representing QC at audits and liaising with regulatory affairs.
• Experience in analytical method transfer, verification, and validation (preferred).

Application

If you are an experienced QC Section Leader looking for a new challenge, please apply today!