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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.
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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
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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
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