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Head of Quality Control

£19.8 - £23 per hourEstimated
Full-time

Head of Quality Control

Dundee | Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Escape Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing regulated manufacturing business seeking a Head of Quality Control to lead its laboratory function.

This is a senior leadership position reporting directly into site leadership and offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of a Quality Control department during an exciting period of growth and investment.

Leading a team of approximately 25 employees through a structure of Team Leaders and Analysts, you'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and efficient laboratory operations while driving continuous improvement, performance and capability across the function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Quality Control function
  • Manage Team Leaders and laboratory personnel
  • Drive GMP compliance and quality standards
  • Support site leadership strategy and operational objectives
  • Improve laboratory efficiency and capacity planning
  • Support audits and regulatory compliance activities
  • Drive continuous improvement projects
  • Develop talent and succession plans within the QC team
  • Collaborate closely with Production, QA, Supply Chain and Engineering teams

What We're Looking For

  • Proven QC leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Strong laboratory background with hands-on technical understanding
  • Experience leading managers or supervisors
  • Strong people leadership and coaching skills
  • Knowledge of GMP environments
  • Experience driving performance and continuous improvement
  • Degree qualified within a relevant scientific discipline

Package

  • Competitive basic salary
  • 15% annual bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • Medicash scheme
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Employer pension contribution
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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