Senior Quality Control Leader

Pharma Point S.r.l.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharma Point S.r.l. in Lombardia seeks a Senior Quality Control Leader to supervise a complex QC organization at our manufacturing site.

You will lead the QC team, ensure GMP compliance, and oversee analytical activities across investigations, CAPA, stability, and lab processes. The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and the ability to work within international, matrix structures.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Quality Control within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven track record in leading and developing QC teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience in international/matrix organizations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Control organization.
• Ensure GMP compliance and regulatory standards.
• Oversee laboratory activities, investigations, deviations, CAPA, stability and analytical processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation within QC.
• Support digitalization of laboratory processes and systems.
• Develop managerial capabilities and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and site functions.
• Contribute to site priorities and strategic projects.

Skills

Quality Control

Leadership

GMP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Laboratory management

Job description

For an established pharmaceutical company operating in an international environment, we are looking for a Senior Quality Control Leader to take responsibility for a complex Quality Control organization within a manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Control organization.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Oversee laboratory activities, investigations, deviations, CAPA, stability and analytical processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation initiatives within the QC function.
• Support the evolution and digitalization of laboratory processes and systems.
• Develop managerial capabilities within the team and contribute to talent development and succession planning.
• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing and other site functions.
• Contribute to broader site priorities and strategic projects.

Profile

• Solid experience in Quality Control within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience in managing teams and complex laboratory activities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic and hands-on approach.
• Strong decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in international and matrix organizations would be an advantage.