Biochemistry QC Manager — Lead Quality, Compliance & Growth

MVG Recruitment; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MVG Recruitment is seeking a QC Manager: Biochemistry in Cape Town to lead the QA Biochemistry team within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will drive testing, validation, stability studies and lifecycle management for compliant, sterile product testing.

The role requires strong cGMP knowledge, regulatory awareness (SAHPRA, WHO) and a track record of improving laboratory capability, data integrity (ALCOA+), and cross-functional collaboration to scale operations and support site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related scientific field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience within the pharmaceutical, vaccine, or biotech manufacturing industry.
• At least 3 years' management experience within a QC or laboratory environment.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GLP, SAHPRA, WHO, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing analytical method validation, transfers, investigations, CAPAs, OOS/OOT, and laboratory operations.
• Experience supporting site start-up, commissioning, qualification, technology transfer, or new facility readiness activities will be highly advantageous.
• Non-Negotiable: Extensive experience in GMP Compliance

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the QC Biochemistry team.
• Oversee testing, validation, stability, and method lifecycle activities.
• Ensure audit readiness, data integrity (ALCOA+), and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and laboratory capability enhancement.
• Support new product introductions, technology transfers, and cross-functional projects.

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry or related field

Description du poste

MVG Recruitment is seeking a QC Manager: Biochemistry in Cape Town to lead the QA Biochemistry team within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will drive testing, validation, stability studies and lifecycle management for compliant, sterile product testing.

The role requires strong cGMP knowledge, regulatory awareness (SAHPRA, WHO) and a track record of improving laboratory capability, data integrity (ALCOA+), and cross-functional collaboration to scale operations and support site