Director, Quality Control & Lab Compliance (503A/503B)

Empower Pharmacy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Empower Pharmacy in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Quality Control to lead its laboratory QC strategy across 503A and 503B facilities, ensuring testing safeguards product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees internal and external labs, sets performance expectations, and drives improvements in testing capabilities.

This executive role requires 10+ years in pharmaceutical QC, a BS in a related field, strong leadership, and expertise in HPLC/GC and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Min 10 years in pharmaceutical quality control/assurance with leadership experience
• Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related field; Master’s preferred
• CQA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Define an integrated laboratory strategy across 503A and 503B facilities
• Establish multiyear capability plans for chemical and microbiological testing
• Evaluate network performance and implement improvements for quality, cost, service and turnaround
• Set performance targets for lab quality, cost, service, productivity and turnaround
• Advance laboratory systems and testing methodologies to improve data quality and speed
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes
• Oversee chemical and microbiological testing programs across facilities
• Direct stability program design and execution
• Review performance trends, deviations and investigations to identify risk
• Ensure regulatory alignment and quality governance across operations

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Team management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related field

Master's degree in related field or MBA (preferred)

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) (preferred)

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS Office

Job description

Empower Pharmacy in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Quality Control to lead its laboratory QC strategy across 503A and 503B facilities, ensuring testing safeguards product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees internal and external labs, sets performance expectations, and drives improvements in testing capabilities.

This executive role requires 10+ years in pharmaceutical QC, a BS in a related field, strong leadership, and expertise in HPLC/GC and quality systems.