Senior QC Project Lead - Space Lab Systems

ALTEN; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Project Leader for the Space sector to direct technical projects in the Quality Control laboratory. You will lead a team, manage QC electronic systems, and ensure GMP/Data Integrity across equipment and processes.

You’ll oversee NPI, method transfers, regulatory changes, and training, driving continual improvements. On-site, full-time role requiring strong leadership in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical QC laboratory operations.
• Experience managing QC equipment and electronic lab systems.
• Knowledge of LIMS, CDS, and related software platforms.
• Understanding of equipment qualification, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Experience leading technical projects in regulated environments.
• Strong GMP and Data Integrity knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate user requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex technical info and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all technical projects within the Quality Control laboratory.
• Manage and develop a team of technical specialists supporting laboratory systems and equipment.
• Oversee lifecycle management of QC electronic systems (LIMS, CDS).
• Ensure GMP and Data Integrity compliance of equipment and processes.
• Develop five-year equipment replacement and investment plan.
• Lead NPI and Method Transfer within QC.
• Drive regulatory and pharmacopeia compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate SOPs and technical procedures reviews and approvals.
• Manage training programs for specialist equipment and software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver improvements.

Skills

QC operations

QC equipment mgmt

LIMS/CDS systems

GMP & Data Integrity

Project leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Requirements analysis

Documentation control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Military experience

Tools

LIMS

CDS

Laboratory software

Job description

ALTEN in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Project Leader for the Space sector to direct technical projects in the Quality Control laboratory. You will lead a team, manage QC electronic systems, and ensure GMP/Data Integrity across equipment and processes.

You’ll oversee NPI, method transfers, regulatory changes, and training, driving continual improvements. On-site, full-time role requiring strong leadership in a regulated environment.