Quality Control Team Lead

QC Team Leader Location: DUNDEE

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Quality Control professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking a QC Team Leade r to join our expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Dundee.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of talented QC Analysts, shape laboratory performance, and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.

If you're passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products meet the highest regulatory standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of QC Analysts, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring testing activities are completed on time and to the required standards.
• Provide coaching, training, and technical support to team members.
• Review and approve analytical data, investigations, deviations, CAPAs, SOPs, and change controls.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, data integrity, and company quality standards.
• Support laboratory investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, QA, and other departments to support manufacturing objectives.
• Contribute to audit readiness and maintain inspection standards.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a QC team within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, GLP, and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Experience with analytical testing techniques and laboratory systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent opportunity to join a growing and collaborative manufacturing environment with strong career development potential.