Supervisor, Laboratory Quality Control

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We are looking for a QC Lab Supervisor to join our quality team on our AbbVie Cork site. In this role you will be leading an experienced team of analysts and senior analysts in the Quality Control department. This will involve planning against operational and supply chain timelines, leading the team in terms of continuous improvement culture and operational excellence mindsets and ensuring that products are released to schedule.

• Organise laboratory activity by coordinating the action of people management, depending on demands of planning
• Review analytical data and approve and release material as defined in relevant procedures
• Organise necessary validations in compliance with national and international requirements.
• Coordinate and manage equipment maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure appropriate procedures are in place by preparation and review of sops, methods and specifications.
• Complete documentation reviews, reports, preparation and trending activities to ensure compliance.
• Participate in the development of the QC department, including initiatives, objectives and development plans.
• Ensure QC activities are executed in line in in-house procedures and in compliance with requirements of cGMP and relevant safety standards.
• Keep up to date on regulatory development and standards by accessing in house library, feedback from regulatory department, attending training, access web sites.
• Reporting and communication of QC department reports and metrics and communicating to senior management on key events and issues.
• Manage projects for QA and participate in cross departmental projects

• Primary degree in analytical science or in equivalent science based discipline
• 3-5years experience in quality control laboratory in a pharmaceutical environment.  Good working knowledge of current FLI manufacturing processes and practices.  Experience of using ERP computerised solution is essential
• Good knowledge of QC regulations and governing body regulations
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated attributes for people management

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