Director, Quality Control Lab

Quva; Bloomsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 164,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401k with company match

20+5 PLP paid days off + 8 holidays

Weekend/overtime opportunities with 2-

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quva seeks a Director of Quality Control Lab to lead day-to-day QC operations across production sites, ensuring cGMP compliance and safety. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, develop short/long-term goals, and serve as a technical expert in chemistry, microbiology, and method transfer.

The role requires 10 years in analytical labs and 5 years in management, with experience in pharmaceutical analytical methods development/validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with significant experience.
• 10 years analytical chemical/microbiology laboratory experience and 5 years in management.
• Pharmaceutical lab experience in analytical methods development and validation is expected.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Quality Control testing laboratories across production sites.
• Lead and develop teams; train staff; conduct performance reviews; set objectives.
• Prepare, review, and approve SOPs and Analytical Method Transfer protocols.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and company policies; operate labs safely.
• Oversee QC release testing and stability labs to ensure timely, compliant results.
• Provide expertise for investigations (lab, operations, cross-functional) and test/assay changes.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Microbiology

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

QA/QC

Education

B.S. in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Microbiology

Job description

Our Director, Quality Control Lab, plays a vital role within our organization. Once you complete our training, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Quality Control testing laboratories supporting all Quva production sites. This position also coordinates, leads group activities, and develops and implements the department's short and long-term goals to assure compliance with cGMPs and agreement with Quva business initiatives. The Director, Quality Control Lab, manages and develops teams within the department to support Company activities. This role also serves as a technical expert for the site in the areas of chemistry, analytical methods, microbiology and test method transfer. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.

This is an on-site role located in Bloomsbury, NJ with travel to Sugar Land, Texas.

What The Director, Quality Control Lab Does Each Day

• Prepares resource analysis for the execution of projects; Prepares and manages the Department operational budget
• Establishes and maintains effective cross functional relationships; Provides necessary support to other Departments
• Provides leadership in the training program of laboratory staff; Evaluates subordinates through reviews and periodic discussions; Recommends future development objectives; Fosters teamwork, customer service and cross-functionality
• Prepares/reviews/approves departmental documentation (i.e. SOPs, Analytical Method Transfer protocols)
• Assures that departmental SOPs are followed and are compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Company policies; Operates the laboratories in a safe and hazard-free manner
• Leads the routine Quality Control release testing laboratories to ensure testing is completed on time in a compliant manner
• Leads the corporate Stability laboratory to ensure products meet their BUD and with establishing BUD for new products
• Applies fundamental knowledge of Analytical Chemistry and advanced technologies in analysis, interpretation and understanding of test results, for both qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Provides expertise and assists in writing investigation reports for Laboratory investigation, Operations investigations, and Cross-functional investigations
• Recommends or makes changes to tests, assays and specifications to ensure reliability, accuracy and their adequacy for the monitoring of product quality
• Provides customer support as needed

Our Most Successful Director, Quality Control Lab

• Has outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Is excellent at organization of large volumes of data
• Has experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferably sterile injectable
• Manages multiple, parallel projects
• Has Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements as they pertain to Human Drug Compounding and Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Minimum Requirements For This Role

• A. /B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related field with significant experience
• Ten years of analytical chemical/microbiology laboratory and 5 years of management experience
• Pharmaceutical laboratory experience in analytical methods development and validation area is expected
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

Any Of The Following Will Give You An Edge

• Has experience with manufacturing parenteral products
• Has experience in QA/QC

Benefits Of Working At Quva

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 20 + 5 PLP paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
• The base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below. The compensation offered may vary depending on relevant factors such as experience, skills, training, education, certifications, geographic location, and market conditions
• Range: $163,764 - $255,881 Annually
• This role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus, subject to program terms and guidelines

About Quva

Quva provides industry-leading health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI-based data software solutions that help power the business of pharmacy. Quva Pharma’s multiple production facilities and industry-first dedicated remote distribution capabilities provide ready-to-administer sterile injectable medicines critical to patient care. Quva BrightStream partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care, and through proprietary machine learning, transforms data into actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, script capture, inventory management, drug shortage control, and more. Quva’s overall progressive and integrated platform helps health-systems transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value and deliver highest-quality patient care.

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