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QC Analytical Manager Jobs in Greater Paris Metropolitan Region at Discover International
Title: QC Analytical Manager
Company: Discover International
Location: Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
We are seeking a QC Analytical Laboratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of our Quality Control analytical laboratory within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the laboratory operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with GMP requirements while supporting analytical method development, validation, and routine testing for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
This is a hands-on laboratory management role focused on laboratory operations, equipment, compliance, and analytical excellence. The position does not include direct people management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the daily operation of the QC analytical laboratory, ensuring testing activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Perform and support analytical method development, optimisation, validation, and transfer for API products.
- Conduct and review analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, and other laboratory instrumentation.
- Ensure laboratory documentation, analytical records, SOPs, specifications, and reports are accurate, complete, and compliant with GMP and data integrity requirements.
- Maintain laboratory readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory inspections.
- Manage laboratory equipment, including qualification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate the procurement and inventory of laboratory reagents, consumables, and reference standards.
- Support investigations relating to Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical teams to support product development and commercial manufacturing.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, compliance, and analytical performance.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures within the laboratory.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, or another Life Sciences discipline.
- 2–4 years’ experience working in a GMP Quality Control laboratory within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience working with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) is essential.
- Experience in analytical method development and validation.
- Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of GMP requirements within a Quality Control laboratory.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, and related techniques.
- Understanding of ICH guidelines, pharmacopoeial methods (USP/EP), and laboratory data integrity principles.
- Experience supporting laboratory investigations, including OOS, deviations, and CAPA activities.
- Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is advantageous.
Key Competencies:
- Strong organisational and laboratory coordination skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced GMP environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
