QC Laboratory Manager - GMP Leader & Team Builder

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Westport; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a QC Pharmaceutical Laboratory Manager to lead the Westport-based testing schedule for raw materials, stability studies, in-process materials, and final release products.

You will drive GMP-compliant operations, mentor a high-performing team, oversee recruitment, training, and performance management, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration to meet timelines and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in direct people management, including performance management and development planning.
• Strong knowledge of GMP standards and regulations, particularly laboratory-related requirements.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or regulated lab environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop team members, addressing performance as needed.
• Conduct performance and development meetings per policy.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of lab staff.
• Monitor attendance and timekeeping; take action when standards are not met.
• Support training, qualification, and certification of new employees.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and resource management.
• Promote compliance with AbbVie and regulatory requirements.
• Provide testing completion dates to support timelines.
• Monitor team performance and provide KPI data.
• Lead Tier 2 meetings and escalation processes.
• Represent QC Pharma in meetings and forums as directed by senior management.
• Coordinate review and approval of local and global quality documents.

Skills

People management

GMP knowledge

Laboratory management

Regulatory affairs

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a QC Pharmaceutical Laboratory Manager to lead the Westport-based testing schedule for raw materials, stability studies, in-process materials, and final release products.

You will drive GMP-compliant operations, mentor a high-performing team, oversee recruitment, training, and performance management, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration to meet timelines and regulatory expectations.