QC Planner

Are you ready to manage new product introductions and market launches? We are seeking a QC Planner to support and communicate with external testing laboratories, ensuring testing schedule adherence. This role is a Senior level role requiring an individual with a scientific background, significant experience in a laboratory environment, and excellent planning and organizational skills. Join us and be part of a team that values the importance of the Quality Control function to our business.

Accountabilities:
As a QC Planner, you will compile and manage an integrated schedule for the Quality Control department. This includes Quality Control testing schedule and support activities, ensuring all LRP/CofA are available for batch release timelines, and monitoring QC projects. You will also be responsible for assessing and coordinating all Pharmacopeia updates across QC. Your role will involve interfacing between the Quality Control function and Supply Chain Operations, ensuring that Quality Control testing timelines are communicated effectively. 

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or related discipline. 

- 8+ years of experience in biopharm, medical device, or pharmaceutical manufacturing 

- 6+ years of experience with Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) 

- Experienced Quality Control Professional.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Project management and influencing skills.

- QC Regulatory compliance experience
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of compliance management and Good Manufacturing Practice / Good Laboratory Practice.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Previous people management experience.
- Previous Biopharmaceutical industry experience.

- Project Management certification (PMP)

- Outside testing lab coordination

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we release bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and aspiring world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets. We continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are driven, take smart risks, and are able to act quickly, then this is the place for you. 

Are you ready to make a big impact? Join us at AstraZeneca, where our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades.

We do it for the patients. Apply now!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.