QC Supervisor

Tabuk Pharmaceuticals; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Laboratory Oversight & Operations professional. The role includes supervising QC testing, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading a team of analysts in achieving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in laboratory operations and quality compliance. This is a crucial role responsible for maintaining the quality of raw materials and driving initiatives for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory operations and oversight.
• Strong knowledge of quality compliance standards.
• Familiarity with data management systems like SAP/LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate QC testing activities.
• Ensure timely analysis of raw materials.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Oversee preparation and revision of SOPs.
• Lead and mentor QC analysts.

Skills

Supervising QC testing activities

Data integrity compliance

Knowledge of cGMP, GLP, GDP

Vendor management

Continuous improvement strategies

Job description

Laboratory Oversight & Operations

• Supervise and coordinate daily QC testing activities in the raw materials section.
• Plan, schedule, and distribute routine and non-routine work to meet release timelines.
• Ensure timely analysis and approval of raw materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Monitor laboratory housekeeping, safety, and adherence to EHS requirements.
• Ensure availability, calibration, and qualification of instruments used in raw material analysis (FTIR, Raman, UV, HPLC, GC, wet chemistry, etc.).

Review, Approval & Data Integrity

• Review and approve raw data, analytical results, specifications, COAs, and test reports.
• Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ data integrity principles across all records and systems.
• Approve results and transactions in SAP/LIMS and maintain vendor-related data.
• Conduct trend analysis of water and raw material testing results to identify patterns.
• Maintain and periodically review the raw material vendor approval list.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to cGMP, GLP, GDP, ICH, USP/EP requirements, and internal SOPs.
• Participate in internal/external audits (FDA, EMA, SFDA, WHO, etc.) and ensure inspection readiness.
• Investigate and document OOS, OOT, deviations, and non-conformances, ensuring timely closure with effective CAPAs.
• Support and monitor the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate in supplier qualification and requalification, including vendor audits and COA verification.

Documentation & SOP Management

• Oversee the preparation, review, issuance, and periodic revision of SOPs, logbooks, and templates.
• Ensure all QC documentation is controlled, accurate, and traceable.
• Prepare and review analytical data reports and provide QC support for Regulatory Affairs submissions.
• Ensure compliance with documentation requirements for data integrity and audit readiness.

People Management & Training

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate QC analysts in the raw material section.
• Ensure onboarding, technical training, and continuous development of staff are conducted and documented.
• Conduct performance evaluations, succession planning, and conflict resolution as needed.
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement among team members.
• Ensure team readiness for audits by maintaining consistent training in data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Continuous Improvement & KPIs

• Drive laboratory efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, digitalization).
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs
• Promote cost awareness and optimize resource utilization to increase efficiency.