Senior Manager - Quality Control

Senior Manager – Quality Control

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter

Who are we?

We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives.

Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilising ground-breaking science.

Find out more about what we do here!

Why join us?

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
• A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.
• A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
• Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.
• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.

Your dream role

• An exciting opportunity for Senior Manager – Quality Control to join our team.
• You will be a key member of the Quality Management team and will be responsible for the oversight and management of both the QC Microbiology and Analytical teams in delivering all materials testing and environmental monitoring requirements within RoslinCT.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Quality Control team to ensure they deliver on goals and achieve appropriate standards of work.
• Ensure GMP compliance with UK, EU, and US regulations is maintained in all the quality control laboratories.
• Ensure all incoming materials, in-process materials and final products are tested and released to GMP standards.
• Manage in-house and outsourced GMP testing and oversee the collation of all laboratory documentation and certification necessary for batch release and stability testing.
• Ensure all microbiological and environmental monitoring testing is performed to GMP standards and supports the site contamination control strategy with respect to facilities, personnel, and process simulations.
• Develop a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring all laboratory personnel understand the quality management system and the impact of quality on patients, products, our customers, and our reputation.
• Participate in RoslinCT management processes by being a member of key management teams to ensure decisions can be made on informed advice on issues of Quality Control.

About you

• Extensive experience in a field relevant to our operations, such as the pharmaceutical sector, commercial sterile manufacturing, or stem cell research, coupled with a background in leadership or management roles.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including exceptional communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• A strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Quality Control principles.
• You will have the ability to take decisions, to conduct coherent investigations, analyse information in a logical manner and prepare technical reports.
• A track record of successfully delivering reports and presentations in various settings, including regulatory (e.g., MHRA) and customer engagements.
• Proficiency in computer packages including Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems.
• You will have the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Good organisational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• You will be able to create a positive environment through self-awareness and social skills.
• An eye for detail and a continuous drive to enhance and refine our processes.

Qualifications

• A relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in a Life Sciences or related subject.

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing why you are interested and why we should consider you for this role.

At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encourage to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

If you’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at jobs@roslinct.com. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.