Qc Manager
• Manage a TGA/FDA accredited laboratory for the analysis of raw materials and finished products (prescription and OTC). • Responsible for quality system compliance to PIC/S, TGA, 21CFR211, ICHQ1 and ISO9001 regulations.• Manage a team of 25 staff including teamleaders, chemists, microbiologists, equipment support staff, sampling officers and laboratory assistants.• Monitor the monthly budget and cost recovery for the quality control department• Ensure a high level of GMP compliance within the department while maintaining focus on continuous improvement.• Maintain the quality control department in a compliant auditable state• Conduct internal audits of quality and production areas• Coordinate the setup and execution of the stability program to ICH standards• Manage the CAPA program to ensure continuous improvement within the quality and production areas• Coordinate computer systems validation of Quality Control systems, including the “Waters Empower II” validation project• Ensure a safe working environment as chair of the safety committee• Supervise the release for sale of products through SQL*LIMS and SAP systems• Prepare environmental monitoring programs for the production area • Oversee the update and approval of SOP’s, LP’s and test methods• Design training programs for the quality team to ensure competency• Investigate deviations in the quality control and production areas• Recruitment and termination of quality control staff• Prepare monthly presentations on quality department statistics such as monthly spend, recovery, cycle times, headcount justification, lean projects, validation projects and capital purchasing.