Director of Quality Control
4 days ago
Guildford
The Hunter Shore Group are delighted to be working on behalf of one of the worlds most recognizable consumer product brands as they search for a Laboratory Director to lead their UK laboratory ensuring the highest standards of compliance, product integrity, and continuous improvement. This is a rare opportunity to join a global organization in a position that can offer extensive opportunities for career development. Please note the role is site based 5 days per week and the location is on a main transportation line to the South West of London. Roles and Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee daily QC laboratory operations, ensuring raw materials, in-process, and finished goods consistently meet strict quality standards., • Review and release laboratory test data while safeguarding regulatory compliance (cGMP, FDA, HC, global standards)., • Manage laboratory equipment lifecycle, including budgeting, calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting., • Drive continuous improvement and audit readiness across laboratory processes., • Mentor and develop QC staff., • Partner with suppliers, R&D, and operations to resolve testing issues and support product innovation. The successful candidate: • Will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., microbiology, analytical chemistry)., • Have at least 8 years’ managerial experience in quality control labs within consumer goods, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or similar industries., • Will have a proven track record of running multiple labs in a regulated (cGMP) environment., • Will have strong expertise in laboratory compliance, data integrity, and regulatory audits (FDA, HC, or other global agencies)., • Should be able to show success in developing SOPs and driving corrective & preventive action (CAPA) programs.
