Associate manager, QC (pharma/biotech)

Torrey Pines Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical/biotech company is seeking an Associate Manager, QC to coordinate and manage QC Analysts, oversee product testing, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in Life Sciences and 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, along with supervisory experience. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate teams, and an aptitude for managing high-stress situations.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience enforcing cGMP regulations and SOPs; strong personnel development skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with members of stakeholder groups to provide analytical support.
• Manages QC Analysts and monitors progress.
• Oversees product testing.
• Ensures compliance with applicable cGMP regulations and SOPs.
• Attends meetings to stay informed of manufacturing priorities.
• Ensures safety standards and cGMP compliance.
• Investigates atypical test results as necessary; tracks monthly metrics.
• Performs personnel management including time sheets, vacations, and evaluations.

Skills

Coordinate, organize and assign daily activities of operations

Ability to motivate employees and build team morale

Strong leader and teacher

Ability to effectively manage high-stress situations

Manage high-stress situations

Strong leadership

Flexibility in ambiguity

Problem identification

Education

BS/BA in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

About the job Associate manager, QC (pharma/biotech)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates with members of stakeholder groups to provide analytical support.


• Manages QC Analysts, distributes work load, and monitors progress.


• Oversees product testing.


• Reviews test reports.


• Ensures QC Analysts receive proper training.


• Attends meetings to keep informed of manufacturing priorities.


• Ensures that safety standards are maintained.


• Ensures compliance with applicable cGMP regulations and SOPs.


• Investigates atypical test results as necessary.


• Tracks monthly testing and compliance metrics.


• Performs personnel management functions including time sheet submissions, scheduling of vacations, personnel development/feedback, and performance evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Coordinate, organize and assign daily activities of operations


• Ability to motivate employees and build team morale


• Continuously drive to improve processes for improved performance


• Support employees, executing against established guidelines and common procedures and policies


• Ability to provide feedback and career counseling


• Ability to effectively manage high-stress situations


• Strong leader and teacher


• Demonstrated flexibility during ambiguous situations


• Ability to identify problems and escape accordingly

Education And Experience

Requires BS/BA in Life Sciences, or related field, with 6+ years of relevant experience preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Previous supervisory experience required.