QC Team Lead - API
Location: Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
ABOUT US?
SK pharmteco is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of- the-art facilities in Korea, US, France and Ireland. We are part of SK Inc., a Korea company with revenues of $99 billion in 2023. Our mission is to ‘produce and deliver life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives’. The SK pharmteco Small Molecule, Europe, facility located in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Chemical Intermediates for over 60 years. With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities and facilities we have made some of the world’s most important medicines and continue to do so. Further information on SK pharmteco can be found at www.skpharmteco.com
Current Need:
The Quality Team at the Swords Campus are looking to recruit a Quality Control Team Lead (API) to join the QC Department reporting to the QC Manager.
Position Description:
Reporting to the QC Manager, the successful candidate is responsible for stability analysis and Intermediate/API release testing requirements of the site. They will ensure that this testing is carried out in compliance with local procedures and regulatory requirements. They will manage a team of senior chemists and analysts and will be responsible for scheduling the work of that team.
The QC Team leader must work to ensure the manufacturing and shipping timelines are adhered to.
Working as part of a Lean Lab team-based structure, the QC Team Lead should have the following attributes:
- Ability to lead and motivate people
- Openness to change, receptive to new ideas
- Good communication skills
- Strong technical background in chemistry, particularly analytical chemistry
- A methodical approach when investigating issues
- Knowledge of FDA and European GMP’s, particularly pertaining to laboratory operations.
- Knowledge / appreciation of other site operations such as QA, R&D, Materials, manufacturing
A BSc in Analytical Science, Chemistry or a related discipline is required. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in analytical chemistry is required. The desired candidate should be highly motivated, have strong leadership skills, with proven success of leading in a team environment with flexibility to react to changing business needs.
Other Benefits include:
- Excellent opportunities for career enhancement and personal development.
- Competitive base salary.
- Annual bonus linked to business results.
- A well-established further education program.
- Pension scheme.
- Private Healthcare.