Associate Manager Quality Control (Microbiology)

Within this role you will manage the QC Microbiology team and provide critical microbiology support to manufacturing and facilities.

A typical day might include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Managing a team of laboratory analysts within the QC microbiology department involved in the analysis of raw materials, intermediates (in process) and bulk drug substance in a cGMP regulatory environment
• Implementing and managing the environmental monitoring programme, including surface, settling and viable and non-viable particulate air monitoring of aseptic operations and controlled areas
• Managing QC microbiological operations to ensure compliance with cGMP standards and accurate sample analysis
• Designing and overseeing microbiological validations as needed for drug substance, in-process controls and buffers
• Managing the design, validation and execution of the clean utilities qualification and re-qualification program
• Supporting manufacturing personnel in the identification of microbiological root cause analysis and provide technical advice on QC related topics as needed
• Participating in the investigation and review of alert and action limit investigations as needed and implements corrective action as appropriate
• Ensuring that all work carried out is in compliance with the required regulatory standards, conforms to company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Reviewing and approving method protocols, reports and SOPs
• Assisting in the preparation for internal/customer/regulatory inspections
• Ensuring a safe working environment within the laboratory
• Overseeing or conducting laboratory investigations and generates reports in response to invalid assays, Deviations, OOS/OOT
• Ensuring that CAPAs and Change Controls are initiated and completed on time and in accordance with site procedures
• Presenting analytical data reports clearly and concisely to senior management, including QC performance metrics and trend

This role might be for you if:

• You have the ability to train, develop and mentor direct reports and effectively manage the performance of individuals
• You can proactively identify and implement lab process improvements, lean initiatives

To be considered for this opportunity you should have a BS/BA in Microbiology or closely related field with 6+ years’ experience in microbiology lab, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with 3+ years’ experience in a leadership role in microbiology laboratory management.

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For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

€63,200.00 - €103,200.00