QC Leader: Quality Control & Compliance (Global Pharma)

Biopharma Careers; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, is seeking an experienced Manager, Quality Control to lead the QC Laboratory and Incoming Samples teams in a GMP environment. The role oversees technical QC activities, ensures compliance with FDA/EMEA/ICH standards, drives continuous improvement, and partners with production to maintain product quality and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 7–8 years in pharma QC, strong leadership, bilingual English/Spanish, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, chemistry or related field with 7–8 years GMP pharma experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a laboratory management role leading many staff.
• Strong understanding of FDA, EMEA, ICH regulations.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and leadership skills; fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and remove obstacles to ensure QC sampling and testing.
• Plan and prioritize work to meet business commitments.
• Maintain reagent inventories and equipment spare parts.
• Ensure QC testing and sampling meet schedules and regulatory standards.
• Act as SME for QC technical aspects and regulatory documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement and new technology adoption in QC.
• Prepare and manage QC department budget.
• Serve as primary contact during inspections and audits.
• Coordinate transfers of new products into QC.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or chemistry

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, is seeking an experienced Manager, Quality Control to lead the QC Laboratory and Incoming Samples teams in a GMP environment. The role oversees technical QC activities, ensures compliance with FDA/EMEA/ICH standards, drives continuous improvement, and partners with production to maintain product quality and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 7–8 years in pharma QC, strong leadership, bilingual English/Spanish, and a track record of