Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Microbiology Quality Manager. This pivotal role coordinates laboratory operations and oversees personnel activities, ensuring the efficient testing and reporting of QC samples. If leading-edge science and enhancing lives speak to your passions, this exciting opportunity could be your next career move.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

As the Microbiology Laboratory Operations Manager, your role will be central to coordinating and overseeing the activities of our dynamic laboratory team.Your expertise will help ensure the timely and efficient testing and reporting of QC samples, a crucial component of our operations.In your role, you will have the opportunity to manage resources within your area, providing supervision and guidance to personnel.Training team members will be a part of your remit, as well as participating in corporate and regulatory audits, enhancing your skills and knowledge in these areas.Your commitment to delivering top-notch performance will help us meet or even exceed our performance and quality goals.You will have a hand in shaping our future by contributing to site management operational and strategic initiatives.Working with external vendors and ensuring compliance with cGMP and other business compliance regulations will be an important part of your role.Your leadership will be key in promoting, participating in, and supervising the implementation and maintenance of the EHS programmes relevant to your role.Engaging in risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident investigations, etc., and implementing and following up on CAPA’s will be integral to maintaining our high standards.Monitoring the EHS performance in your department, along with participating and complying with our manufacturing division Quality Management System (QMS) requirements will be a part of your ownership role.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology.Experience working in a GMP regulated industry.Demonstrated knowledge in more than one pharmaceutical and/or chemical manufacturing operation (e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering,).At least 2 years’ supervisory experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a front-line supervisory role in an operations environment.Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.Demonstrated leadership and change management skills with a continuous improvement focus.

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

01/10/2025

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Requisition ID:R319571