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The Associate Director, Quality Control provides strategic leadership and oversight of the site Manufacturing Operations to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations such as: FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820 as applicable), EU GMP, and ISO 13485 standards.

The Associate Director, Microbiology, Incoming & Chemical Laboratory is responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance for microbiology, incoming materials testing, and chemical laboratory operations. This role ensures alignment with GMP, FDA, EU Annex 1, and global quality requirements while driving a robust contamination control strategy (CCS), data integrity, and laboratory excellence.

The position oversees all testing activities related to microbiological control, raw material release, and chemical analysis, ensuring that systems, processes, and personnel support timely and compliant product disposition and regulatory readiness.

The Associate Director acts as a key member of the site quality leadership team, driving quality strategy, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with global and site objectives.

Works collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.

• Provide leadership and oversight for:
  • Microbiology Laboratory (environmental monitoring, sterility, bioburden, water testing)
  • Incoming Materials Inspection and Testing
  • Chemical / Analytical Laboratory
• Ensure all laboratory testing is executed in compliance with GMP requirements (21 CFR Parts 210/211, ISO 13485, EU Annex 1).
• Ensure laboratories are adequately resourced, including staffing, equipment, and capabilities.
• Drive standardization, harmonization, and continuous improvement of laboratory practices across the site.

• Act as the site SME for microbiology and contamination control.
• Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) in alignment with EU Annex 1.
• Provide oversight of:
  • Environmental Monitoring (EM) program
  • Water systems (PW/WFI)
  • Cleanroom qualification and control
  • Microbiological trending and investigations
  • Cleaning
• Ensure robust identification, trending, and mitigation of microbiological risks.

• Ensure effective controls for incoming materials, including:
  • Sampling plans and testing strategies
  • Supplier qualification alignment with testing requirements
  • Risk-based material release processes
• Drive improvements in incoming testing efficiency while maintaining compliance.
• Ensure alignment between supplier quality programs and laboratory testing requirements.

• Ensure compliance and robustness of analytical testing methods and lifecycle management.
• Oversee:
  • Analytical and Micro Method validation, verification, and transfer
  • Stability programs (if applicable)
  • Laboratory investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations)
• Ensure reliability and integrity of analytical data to support product quality and regulatory submissions.

• Ensure all laboratory activities operate within the Quality System, including:
  • Deviations, CAPAs, Change Control, and Risk Management (ICH Q9)
• Serve as SME during:
  • Internal and external audits (FDA, EU, notified bodies)
  • Regulatory inspections and responses (e.g., 483s, Warning Letters)
• Lead or support investigations with microbiological or analytical impact, ensuring scientific rigor and timely closure.

• Ensure ALCOA+ principles are embedded across laboratory systems.
• Oversee laboratory computerized systems (e.g., LIMS, analytical software) ensuring compliance with:
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • Data integrity requirements
• Support CSV lifecycle activities as applicable.

• Build and develop a high-performing laboratory organization.
• Provide coaching and technical mentorship to microbiology and analytical teams.
• Foster a culture of:
  • Accountability and ownership
  • Urgency and execution
  • Quality mindset across all shifts
• Ensure appropriate technical expertise (e.g., microbiology SME presence) is in place.

• Drive initiatives to:
  • Improve laboratory cycle times
  • Strengthen investigation effectiveness
  • Enhance microbiological control programs
• Identify and implement automation and digital solutions where appropriate.
• Support site and global quality strategy alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Quality/Laboratory functions within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership roles overseeing laboratory operations.
• Strong expertise in:
• Microbiology (environmental monitoring, water systems, sterility assurance)
• Analytical chemistry and laboratory controls
• Incoming material quality systems
• Proven experience supporting FDA inspections and regulatory responses.

• Strong knowledge of:
  • GMP regulations (FDA, EMA, PIC/S)
  • USP and compendial requirements
  • Environmental monitoring and contamination control (Annex 1)
  • Method validation and laboratory systems