Biopharmaceutical Team Leader

Biopharmaceutical Team Leader

Eurofins

Waterford, Ireland

Responsibilities

• Direct all members of the team, including work rotas, productivity, training and development, safety, quality, and documentation, to ensure the laboratory operates at maximum efficiency;
• Maintain close liaison with the Section Manager to ensure adequate resources are available to meet customer testing timelines;
• Manage online reporting on LIMS, scheduling work from initiation through to sign-off, and developing and authorising customer reports in a timely manner to consistently meet customer expectations;
• Conduct analysis as required to ensure customer deadlines are met;
• Review test methods for quotation purposes;
• Ensure that systems and procedures are maintained in compliance with all regulatory requirements;
• Provide regular feedback to all team members regarding customer and organisational requirements and changes;
• Address customer-related queries and coordinate with the team to resolve issues as necessary;
• Ensure all relevant documentation is authorised and filed accurately in accordance with company procedures;
• Communicate regularly with the team and ancillary groups to ensure effective information transfer throughout the organisation;
• Participate in routine regulatory and customer inspections;
• Ensure all analysts are trained and maintain comprehensive training records for all tests and additional training completed;
• Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure repairs are conducted in accordance with company procedures, with regard to timeliness, quality, and cost;
• Identify opportunities for quality and service improvement and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Biotechnology or Bioanalytical related subject;
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a GMP biologics laboratory;
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory or team leadership experience desirable;
• Demonstrated capability to coordinate, schedule, and prioritise analytical work;
• Proven technical expertise and established leadership credentials;
• Commitment to quality assurance and customer service excellence;
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to accuracy and documentation;
• Proficiency in internal and external communication;
• Demonstrated ability to assess customer requirements and formulate appropriate technical solutions.