Quality Control Manager

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the QC department including Analysts, microbiologists, and lab technicians.
• Oversee analytical testing for raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies.
• Approve release decisions for batches in accordance with specifications and SOPs.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP/cGLP, PIC/S guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement QC SOPs, test methods, and validation programs. Support best practices in Laboratory in terms of integrity, accuracy and adequacy of the testing and documentation.
• Manage laboratory quality systems: deviation handling, CAPA, change control, OOS/OOT investigations, and documentation control.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and supplier audits; prepare QC for site visits and responses.
• Drive continuous improvement in test turnaround time, cost control, and method robustness.
• Budgeting and resource planning for QC equipment, con...