QC Team Leader (Technical Support)

Piramal Pharma Limited; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a QC Team Leader (Technical Support) based at Grangemouth, UK. This full-time role leads the QC Equipment Team for release testing of materials and products, acting as SME for analytical equipment and QC activities, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and data integrity requirements.

The position emphasizes training, deviation handling, CAPA closure, and collaboration with clients to meet project expectations within a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Be SME for analytical equipment aligned to client projects.
• Lead QC equipment activities to support release testing.
• Ensure GMP compliance and data integrity across QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QC Equipment Team and coordinate activities.
• Manage testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Ensure cGMP practices and documentation per SOPs and 21 CFR/Annex 11 principles.
• Train and develop QC Analysts and Technicians for competency.
• Escalate deviations and manage CAPAs in a timely manner.
• Maintain clean, organized labs and readiness for inspection.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical equipment SME

Quality control

GMP/compliance

Data integrity

CAPA handling

Tools

SOP adherence

Job description

## QC Team Leader (Technical Support)Applyremote type: Onsitelocations: Grangemouth,SCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 21, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00002880***Be the First to Apply*****Division**Piramal Pharma SolutionsPiramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.comJob TitleQC Team Leader (Technical Support)Job DescriptionTeam Lead for the QC Equipment Team. To manage and co-ordinate Quality Control department equipment required for the release testing of raw materials, in process products, bulk drug substance, final products. To be the point of contact for client projects, manage expectations and requirements and deliver against the S& OP.- Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Analytical Equipment aligned to client projects- Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all QC activities aligned to client projects- Manage analytical procedures, for testing of raw materials, in process products, bulk drug substance, final products and stability products according to defined by SOP ́s, and protocols and ensure that the QC team is in compliance with the same.- Apply best cGMP work-practices and techniques to manage the testing and release raw materials, in process products, bulk drug substance, final products and stability products within specification and in accordance with Data Integrity requirements, Annex 11 Computerised Systems and 21CFRpart11 Good Documentation Practices for Electronic Data- Ensure that all QC Analysts, QC Technicians are appropriately trained and competent in the procedures they are conducting, and are in compliance with best cGMP working practices at all times.- Ensure subcontract of QC testing and dispatching to approved suppliers is performed according to defined procedures and in compliance with GMP.- Manage on-time reporting according to the defined and trained document management standards including review and verification of analytical data provided by the Senior QC Analysts and QC Analysts- Immediately escalate and report any deviations to materials, facilities, processes or procedures to the QC Manager- Be accountable for the analytical laboratories being clean, tidy and well organized and in a state of continuous inspection readiness.- Conduct all activities in the most careful and safe manner and in full compliance with ESH requirements- Ensure that at any time equipment, facilities and materials used in the area of responsibility comply with defined standards.- Issue, manage and close-out deviations, change controls, OOS or SST investigations and CAPA ́s in a timely fashion- Identify areas for continuous improvement and escalate those to the QC Manager.- Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team-setting.* To undertake any other duties as requested by the line manager in accordance with company requirements.