Manager, Quality Control

Manager, Quality Control

AbbVie

Sligo, Ireland

We are looking for a QC Manager to join our team on our Manorhamilton Road site in Sligo. The QC Lab Manager is integral to managing a team responsible for QC testing, ensuring adherence to product specifications, quality, and safety goals. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, including analytical testing for API and OSD products, and coordinating with internal teams to meet testing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage a lab team performing QC testing, ensuring compliance with data integrity policies and regulatory requirements;
• Conduct and supervise all aspects of API and OSD analytical testing;
• Ensure timely sampling, inspection, and testing, coordinating with teams for schedules and priorities;
• Participate in internal and external audits and address audit findings;
• Prepare technical reports, lead investigations, and implement CAPAs;
• Provide training and support to lab team to achieve daily and long-term goals;
• Present technical data to stakeholders to facilitate prompt decision-making.
• Report to the Senior QC Manager.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related discipline;
• Minimum 4 years of experience in people management within a pharmaceutical lab setting;
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC operations, analytical testing for API and OSD;
• Excellent presentation and technical report writing skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to quality and compliance.