Head of Quality Control

Head of Quality Control

Dundee | £Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Escape Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing regulated manufacturing business seeking a Head of Quality Control to lead its laboratory function.

This is a senior leadership position reporting directly into site leadership and offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of a Quality Control department during an exciting period of growth and investment.

Leading a team of approximately 25 employees through a structure of Team Leaders and Analysts, you'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and efficient laboratory operations while driving continuous improvement, performance and capability across the function.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Quality Control function
Manage Team Leaders and laboratory personnel
Drive GMP compliance and quality standards
Support site leadership strategy and operational objectives
Improve laboratory efficiency and capacity planning
Support audits and regulatory compliance activities
Drive continuous improvement projects
Develop talent and succession plans within the QC team
Collaborate closely with Production, QA, Supply Chain and Engineering teams

What We're Looking For

Proven QC leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing
Strong laboratory background with hands-on technical understanding
Experience leading managers or supervisors
Strong people leadership and coaching skills
Knowledge of GMP environments
Experience driving performance and continuous improvement
Degree qualified within a relevant scientific discipline

Package

£Competitive basic salary
15% annual bonus
Private medical insurance
Medicash scheme
30 days annual leave
Employer pension contribution
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed