Pharmaceutical Technical Director

2 weeks ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom CK Group Full time

CK Group is a leading pharmaceutical company seeking a highly skilled Pharmaceutical Technical Director to join their team in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, on a permanent basis.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead technical projects within the QC laboratory, managing a team of technical specialists and ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of laboratory electronic systems, equipment, and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of QC Technical Specialists, providing guidance and support to ensure regular 1:1 meetings, up-to-date job descriptions, objectives, and performance reviews.
  • Develop and implement resource plans to meet team requirements, monitoring capacity through appropriate planning.
  • Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of QC Equipment and Electronic systems to support business needs.
  • Lead the procurement, validation, and qualification of new QC Equipment and Electronic systems, deploying new/upgraded systems internally.
  • Approve qualification and validation documentation in line with procedures.
  • Collaborate with the IT Team to ensure all QC Equipment and Electronic Systems are deployed and maintained in line with IT policies.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of user and technical equipment/system issues, promoting best practices and escalating issues to the Head of QC.
  • Lead Equipment, Software or Compliance related deviations in accordance with local procedures.
  • Approve SOPs and training materials for use and laboratory administration activities for QC Equipment and Electronic systems.
  • Lead/Sponsor change control processes to ensure changes are managed in line with procedures and the requirements for qualification and validation are included.
  • Lead compliance-related activities for the QC team, including global change control, regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with country-specific pharmacopeia or regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities resulting in more efficient and compliant ways of working.
Your Background

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • Educated to degree level or above in a Scientific discipline.
  • Significant experience in the technical management of QC Equipment and Electronic Systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical Quality Control Equipment and Electronic systems, including their qualification and validation.
  • Experienced as a laboratory administrator and/or end-user of QC electronic systems.
  • Excellent communication and good people management skills to support progression of technically led projects internally and externally.
  • A thorough understanding of GMP Guidelines and Regulations.
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of technical advancements in QC Equipment and Electronic systems.

Estimated salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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