Head of Quality Control

Overview:

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.

Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities; in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team.

Our values ensure that will be joining a team with a truly positive and progressive culture surrounded by state-of-the-art facilities where you as a leader can share your ideas with other gifted and dedicated scientists and clients from around the world all focused on developing new medicines.

The Role

Reporting to the Analytical Services Director you will lead the Quality Control team to provide a Quality Control testing service that meets both regulatory and business requirements. You will ensure all QC laboratory equipment, operational activity and data produced is in accordance with the site internal procedures and cGMP. You will be responsible for delivering all Quality Control activities on time and within budget to support Upperton’s contract manufacturing and development activities. You will also be expected to coach and develop your team and actively support the Quality culture and Quality Management system within the company.

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Quality Control to lead our QC team at Upperton. This position will focus on delivering the highest standard of quality and regulatory compliance ensuring all QC operational activity and data produced is in accordance with the site internal procedures and cGMP.

As Head of Quality Control you will be expected to have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively interact with clients and cross functional teams. Leadership capabilities are also key to this role, and we are looking for someone with a proven track record of leading successful teams and delivering projects on time, within regulatory compliance and customer expectations.

At Upperton we pride ourselves with fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence so you will be expected to coach and develop your team and actively support the Quality culture and Quality Management system within the company. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so you should be comfortable participating in and supporting client meetings, audits and visits where required.

 Experience and skills required

• Extensive experience within an analytical cGMP environment
• Proven experience in managing people and leading analytical projects
• Degree level in analytical chemistry or equivalent with industry experience
• Excellent communications skills to lead a team and manage projects across functional teams of internal or external contacts.
• The ability to make quality critical decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities to support business needs
• Professional working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements pertaining to Quality Control testing in a cGMP environment

What you will get in return

We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:

• 25 days plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• Company contributory pension package
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Internal and external training courses and professional development support
• Free onsite car parking

We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.

Closing date for applications is 3rd January 2025.