Quality Control Supervisor

Confidential Company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Dammam seeks a Senior Quality Control Manager to oversee all QC activities ensuring product integrity and compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience in Quality Control, with at least 3 in a management role. Expertise in biotechnology and analytical techniques such as PCR and electrophoresis is essential. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, along with experience in a multinational setting. Competitive package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant Quality Control experience, including at least 3 years in people management.
• Experience in multinational environments and participation in regulatory audits is preferred.
• Biotechnology and biochemistry experience is a valuable asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Quality Control operations and compliance.
• Apply biotechnology and biochemistry techniques for accurate testing.
• Assess QC workflows for optimization opportunities.
• Prepare QC reports in alignment with requirements.
• Oversee release of finished products and materials.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, GLP, GDP, EHS regulations.
• Supervise entries for raw and packaging materials.
• Review documentation and trend analyses prepared by the team.
• Manage inventory of laboratory consumables.
• Ensure calibration of analytical instruments.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and data integrity.
• Monitor OOS and OOT results.
• Analyze QC performance metrics for process improvements.
• Organize team workload for efficient execution.
• Implement departmental policies for operational consistency.
• Provide direction to subordinates on quality practices.

Skills

Quality Control operations management

Biotechnology techniques

Analytical assays

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related discipline

Tools

PCR

Electrophoresis

Job description

This position plays a critical role in overseeing and executing Quality Control activities that safeguard the safety, integrity, and performance of pharmaceutical products. The role ensures full alignment with regulatory requirements, internal quality standards, and industry best practices. A solid biotechnology background, including hands‑on experience with core biochemistry methodologies (e.g., electrophoresis, PCR, analytical assays) is considered a strong added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Quality Control operations, ensuring strict adherence to established procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Apply biotechnology and biochemistry techniques such as electrophoresis, PCR, and other analytical methodologies—to support accurate testing and product evaluation.
• Continuously assess QC workflows to identify optimization opportunities that enhance efficiency, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Prepare timely and accurate QC reports in alignment with departmental and organizational requirements.
• Oversee and authorize the release of finished products and materials, ensuring conformance with specifications and production timelines.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, GLP, GDP, EHS regulations, and internal SOPs.
• Supervise Goods Receipt System (GRS) entries for raw and packaging materials, ensuring precision in documentation and traceability.
• Review and approve documentation including disposal records, analytical data, trend analyses, and stability summaries prepared by the team.
• Manage inventory of essential laboratory consumables and ensure availability of critical supplies (e.g., glassware, reagents).
• Ensure all analytical instruments are calibrated on schedule to uphold data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safeguard accurate maintenance of laboratory documentation such as logbooks, testing records, and raw material files, and ensure proper dissemination to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor OOS and OOT results, ensuring thorough investigations, proper recording, and escalation to the QC Manager as required.
• Analyze QC performance metrics and introduce process enhancements that drive continual improvement.
• Organize and supervise the QC team’s workload to ensure efficient, compliant execution of laboratory activities.
• Implement and uphold departmental policies and procedures to maintain operational control and consistency.
• Provide clear direction to subordinates and oversee their adherence to applicable quality and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant Quality Control experience, including a minimum of 3 years in people management.
• Experience working in a multinational environment and/or participating in European, US FDA, or multinational MNC audits is strongly preferred.
• Biotechnology and biochemistry experience (electrophoresis, PCR, analytical techniques) is considered a valuable asset.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving capabilities.