Head of Quality Control

Head of Quality Control



Dundee | -Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Escape Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing regulated manufacturing business seeking a Head of Quality Control to lead its laboratory function.

This is a senior leadership position reporting directly into site leadership and offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of a Quality Control department during an exciting period of growth and investment.

Leading a team of approximately 25 employees through a structure of Team Leaders and Analysts, you''ll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and efficient laboratory operations while driving continuous improvement, performance and capability across the function.

• Lead and develop the Quality Control function
• Manage Team Leaders and laboratory personnel
• Drive GMP compliance and quality standards
• Support site leadership strategy and operational objectives
• Improve laboratory efficiency and capacity planning
• Support audits and regulatory compliance activities
• Drive continuous improvement projects
• Develop talent and succession plans within the QC team
• Collaborate closely with Production, QA, Supply Chain and Engineering teams

• Proven QC leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong laboratory background with hands-on technical understanding
• Experience leading managers or supervisors
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills
• Knowledge of GMP environments
• Experience driving performance and continuous improvement
• Degree qualified within a relevant scientific discipline

• -Competitive basic salary
• 15% annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Medicash scheme
• 30 days annual leave
• Employer pension contribution