Chemical Laboratory Manager

• Lead and manage the Chemical Laboratory and QC support areas.
• Ensure all Chemical Laboratory/QC Support activities comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices, corporate procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and prioritize laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing, review, and release of incoming materials, in-process controls, finished products and stability
• Approve test methods, specifications, validation protocols, and reports in compliance with regulatory files.
• Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and batch release documents.
• Drive resource planning, laboratory budgeting, and performance management, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of KPIs in the Chemical Laboratory and QC Support areas.
• Oversee laboratory safety standards, conduct regular safety reviews and ensuring compliance with EHS policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth in the Chemical Laboratory and QC support areas.
• Responsible of QC Support activities like Equipment, purchase, inventory, and CSV management.
• Responsible of the Quality management in QC (OOS, EVENT, DEV, CAPA, PQR, etc.)

• Professional degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related careers.
• Written and spoken English. Advanced level.
• Written and spoken Spanish. Advanced level.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry in processes related to Quality Control.
• At least 5 years in personnel supervision.
• Experience in improvement and optimization processes.
• Analytical criteria and decision maker capabilities
• Good communication skills

• QC experience in Analysis of Raw Materials and Pharmaceutical products.
• Knowledge in GMP/GLP guidance
• Regulatory Knowledge
• QC Equipment management
• Microsoft Office Software, Word, Excel, Power Point Outlook.
• Ability to organize activities and work teams.
• Knowledge of Administration and Management of Resources and Processes.

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