Job Title:  QC Team Leader - Bulk Goods

Role Details

QC Team Leader (Bulk Goods)

Role: Permanent

Location: Barnstaple, Devon

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

We’re seeking a proactive and methodical Team Leader to lead a team of Analysts responsible for the testing of bulk goods, to ensure all testing within the team is carried out in accordance with approved procedures in line with current Good Control Laboratory Practice.  In this varied role, you’ll have the opportunity to support your team with your technical knowledge to ensure products are cleared to Market Authority standards, following Standard Operating Procedures and to understand and follow Health and Safety requirements as detailed by the Health and Safety at Work Act. You will be responsible for the scheduling of work for your team and to approve work once it has been checked.  To lead and report investigations for out of specification results. In addition to this you will take responsibility for the day-to-day line management of the team.

The Person

·       Be able to prioritise a varied and heavy workload to meet tight deadlines as agreed with the planning department and other departments as required.

·       Provide bulk batches for release in line with the packing plan and packed product in line with QP release targets.

·       Document all work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice.

·       Ensure batches are progressed according to agreed timescales and in the event of any delays to communicate these with the planning department.

·       Significant experience within a QC Laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry working to GMP and GLP.

·       Strong practical experience of principle laboratory techniques (HPLC, UV and Dissolution).

·       Raise and process deviations, CAPAs and change controls within the site electronic QMS.

·       Assist in the process for raising and closure of Laboratory Investigation Reports.

·       Ensure that all work by team members is performed in a safe manner following lab safety rules and industry best practice

·       Lead a team and act as a reference point for the team as coach and mentor.

·       Set goals and conduct mid-year and annual appraisals for the team in line with company policy and hold regular 1 to 1s with team members.

·       `A` level in a science related discipline or relevant qualification preferably in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field or relevant and extensive experience may be considered acceptable without `A` level qualification.

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary package (with bonus scheme), pension scheme and offer a range of other benefits to support our team. Not to mention the opportunity to be part of a progressive and expanding business with increasing global reach, and the support of ongoing training and development.

How to Apply

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 9th November 2025. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide.

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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