QC Team Leader

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Job description

Hobson Prior are seeking for an QC Team Leader to join a fantastic Biotech organisation to be located in London on a permanent basis. Our client is determined to develop treatments who can save patients' lives.
Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

*Key Responsibilities: *

* In this role, you will be providing line management to members of the QC department to contribute to the overall group objectives.
* You will be responsible for overseeing the Quality Control department to support the quality control release testing of gene therapy products and associated materials.
* Develop and manage the site testing schedule to ensure testing is complete by the required timelines.
* Plan and assign work to the team to achieve the most efficient use of personnel and resources.
* Manage the stability programme and ensure testing is complete within the required test windows.
* Manage the stability chambers to ensure samples are integral and available for stability test points.
* Support any incoming material testing to ensure adequate supply of ateirals.
* Ensure OOS events are reported immediately and appropriately investigated.
* Perform analytical testing, following SOPs and GMP practices to support QC release testing of gene therapy products.
* Support the onsite stability programme to assign life to the gene therapy products manufactured.
* Carrying out the day-to-day monitoring of the GMP facility to ensure that the facility is operating in a compliant and safe manner.
* Proficient in the use of aseptic manufacturing techniques and act as the subject matter expert.
* Operate to appropriate GMP practices within a clean room environment to assure continued compliance within those areas.
* Perform routine cleaning of the manufacturing facility.
* Ensure that the company's manufacturing facility and storage areas are maintained in a fit-for-purpose state.
* Any other assigned duties.
*Key Skills:*

* Quality control knowledge and experience to organise and perform QC testing to support the release of safe and effective product.
* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; able to gather and analyse information; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
* Leadership - exhibits confidence in self and others when leading a team of people and managing processes.
* Cost Consciousness - works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
* Motivation - sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
* Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
* Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
* Quality Management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
* Innovation - meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
* Oral Communication - speaks clearly; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates good presentation skills; participates effectively in meetings.
* Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
* Physical & mental requirements - occasional lifting; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*Requirements: *

* The ideal candidate will require a Degree in a relevant scientific discipline elements (or equivalent) or relevant experience.
* Supervisory and/or management experience of people and/or processes.
* Several years experience of operating in or managing a team within a Quality control function.
* Application of GMP.
* Experience of document management/QMS systems.
* Need to be numerate.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) preferred.
*Apply now*:
If you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively, for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly, please select "Contact me" at the top of this page.
Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.