Nexus Life Sciences
QC Validation & Systems Lead
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QC Validation & Systems Lead – Pharmaceutical / GMP Laboratory
📍 North West | 💷 £42,000–£48,000 | 🧪 Permanent -100% site based
Are you an experienced QC professional with a passion for equipment validation, data integrity and keeping GMP labs inspection‑ready? One of our long‑standing pharmaceutical partners is expanding and now seeking a QC Validation & Systems Lead to take ownership of QC systems, equipment lifecycles and computerized platforms across a busy GMP environment.
This is a hands‑on, senior role with real influence — perfect for someone who thrives on improving systems, leading validation strategy, and ensuring compliance excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the full lifecycle of QC laboratory equipment, especially HPLC systems — from procurement and qualification through to maintenance, change control and retirement.
- Managing and executing validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and overseeing site calibration programmes, including external service providers.
- Acting as system owner for key QC platforms (e.g., Empower, LabX), driving CSV, data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Maintaining QC equipment and validation status within electronic systems such as LIMS, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
- Authoring and approving validation documentation, leading deviation investigations, impact assessments and CAPAs.
- Providing technical leadership and line management to a small QC systems team, and representing QC during internal and external audits.
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- Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong experience using HPLC, including troubleshooting and maintenance, in a GMP‑regulated QC laboratory.
- Team Leadership or supervisory experience.
- Proven background in equipment qualification, validation, calibration and troubleshooting.
- Hands‑on experience with QC computerized systems (Empower, LabX or CDS systems) and solid understanding of CSV and Data Integrity principles.
- Confident communicator with experience supporting audits; previous supervisory experience is beneficial.
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