Quality Control Manager (Pharmaceutical Industry – Mandatory)

Strategic Partners, on behalf of a dynamic and fast-growing pharmaceutical company based in Athens, is seeking to recruit a highly skilled Quality Control Manager to lead and oversee quality control operations, ensuring analytical excellence, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Control systems and processes in alignment with GMP, GDP, and ICH standards.
• Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the QC department, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in laboratory activities.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of analytical testing throughout the product lifecycle, from R&D and raw materials testing to in-process controls and finished product analysis.
• Organize and coordinate laboratory activities, ensuring that analytical methods, equipment, and procedures meet established quality standards.
• Ensure the timely execution and review of analytical testing, including raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Participate in the investigation of Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT) results, laboratory deviations, and analytical incidents, supporting effective CAPA implementation.
• Maintain quality performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QC laboratory.
• Review and approve GMP-relevant QC documentation, including analytical results, laboratory investigations, SOPs, analytical methods, validation protocols, and equipment qualification documentation.
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of analytical method validation, verification, and transfer activities.
• Oversee laboratory equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Control within the pharmaceutical sector.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering; a Master’s in Quality Management or a related field is considered a plus.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, GDP, and ICH guidelines and practices.
• Strong experience in pharmaceutical analytical testing, laboratory operations, and quality control systems.
• Hands-on experience in OOS/OOT investigations, analytical method validation, and laboratory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Hands-on experience in audits and quality systems management.
• Fluency in both Greek and English (spoken and written).
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office and familiar with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to manage tight deadlines.

The Company Offers:

• Gross monthly salary: €3,000
• Company car
• Commuting expenses allowance
• Private health insurance plan
• Meal vouchers (food allowance)
• A structured, collaborative environment with clear professional development prospects