Quality Control Manager
Seeking an experienced leader to oversee critical GMP laboratory operations at our Brisbane site. If you excel in driving compliance, continuous improvement, and team performance within a regulated environment, this role offers the scope to make a substantial impact on radiopharmaceutical quality and growth.
What you'll gain:
- Lead a specialised, technical environment supporting clinical and commercial radiopharmaceutical production
- Directly influence laboratory modernisationand process optimisation initiatives
- Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams in a collaborative setting
- Play a pivotal role in inspection readiness and regulatory audits for a high-growth sector
- Manage a dedicated team within a high-stakes, site-based environment
- Contribute to innovative projects supporting early and late-stage development
Key responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day QC laboratory operations, focusing on testing, sample management, and release procedures
- Drive staff leadership, training, and continuously develop QC personnel
- Oversee analytical testing, deviations, investigations, and compliance with GMP and radiation safety standards
- Implement and continuously improve laboratory systems, including LIMS and automation tools
- Manage external laboratory relationships and outsourced activities
- Support strategic projects such as technology transfers and validation initiatives
- Maintain inspection readiness and facilitate internal and external audits
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, Radiochemistry, or related field
- 8+ years in regulated GMP environments, with at least 3 years managing laboratory teams
- Strong understanding of GMP, data integrity, and quality systems in pharma or biotech
- Experience with analytical techniques like HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy
- Proven track record supporting regulatory audits and inspections
- Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline
- Background in radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine, or radioactive materials
- Experience with LIMS, laboratory automation, or environmental monitoring
- Knowledge of Australian radiation safety and regulatory frameworks
- This role involves site-based shift work and hands‐on laboratory leadership.
Quality Control Manager employer: Fuse Recruitment
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