Quality Control Team Lead
Location: North Germany (On-site)
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing (GMP)
Join an established pharmaceutical organisation operating within a highly regulated GMP environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control professional with early leadership experience to step into a hands-on QC management position, supporting both day-to-day analytical operations and team development.
You will take responsibility for leading the Quality Control team, ensuring GMP-compliant testing and documentation, and supporting validation/qualification activities. Following successful onboarding and training, this role also offers progression into a Deputy Head of Quality Control (2nd Deputy) position.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Lead and manage the Quality Control team, including performance reviews and employee development.
Resource & Capacity Planning: Plan resources and workload in line with operational needs and agreed budget requirements.
QC Testing (Radiopharmaceuticals): Perform Quality Control testing of radioactive medicinal products, ensuring full GMP compliance.
Documentation & Archiving: Ensure accurate documentation, review and archival of QC results in accordance with GMP standards.
Incoming Goods Inspection: Conduct incoming inspections for raw materials, excipients, and active ingredients.
Equipment Oversight: Perform routine inspection of analytical equipment and ensure associated documentation remains inspection-ready.
GMP Documentation Support: Assist with the preparation and maintenance of GMP-relevant documents.
Validation & Qualification: Execute validation and qualification activities to support continuous compliance and operational readiness.
Succession / Deputy Function: After successful training, assume responsibilities as 2nd Deputy Head of Quality Control.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: University degree in Natural Sciences or a related discipline.
Leadership Exposure: Initial management experience (or clear leadership potential) within a QC environment.
Industry Experience: Professional experience in pharmaceutical Quality Control within a GMP-regulated environment is essential.
Analytical Techniques: Practical experience with instrumental analysis (e.g., GC, TLC).
Radiopharmaceutical Suitability: Willingness to work with radioactive substances (training provided).
Languages: Business fluent German (C1 level) and basic English skills.
Personal Attributes: Strong communication and organisational skills, team-oriented mindset, highly reliable, with an independent and detail-focused working style.
Why Join Us?
This opportunity offers excellent stability, benefits, and long-term development within an established organisation. The business places genuine value on employee wellbeing, flexibility, and career progression — alongside a working environment designed for comfort and sustainability.