QC Lab Manager, Meath

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At Hays Specialist Recruitment we have a great opportunity for a QC Lab Manager to join our Pharmaceutical client in Dublin on an initial 9-month contract.As the In-Process Control (IPC) Laboratory Manager, you will lead a team responsible for overseeing the technical transfer of IPC analytical methods and IPC testing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, intermediates and cleaning samples. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the IPC laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Your new role

Lead the planning and execution of analytical method transfers for IPC testing, ensuring adherence to project timelines and objectives.Serve as the primary point of contact for all IPC technical transfer activities, liaising between internal analytical teams, manufacturing sites, and external partners.Coordinate the development and validation of IPC analytical methods, including protocol design, execution, and documentation.Conduct risk assessments and troubleshooting activities to address IPC technical challenges and ensure the successful implementation of analytical methods.Generate and review technical documents, including IPC transfer protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), to support IPC method transfer activities.

What you'll need to succeed

B.A. / B.Sc. or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or other biotechnical science or equivalent experience in a regulated industry.Minimum of 10 years of laboratory experience in a GMP laboratory environment.5 years of analytical instrument validation/qualification experience preferable.Proven leadership of laboratory staff and experience in a GMP laboratoryProven ability to work in a matrixed organisation.In-depth understanding of current regulatory requirements for IPC or QC, including analytical testing, data integrity, and cGMP laboratory equipment validation.