Superviseur Contrôle Qualité (F/H/X)

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Position Summary The QC Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating expert-level quality control activities supporting drug substance testing readiness and release, including method validation and QC analytical test approval, QC subcontracted testing oversight, stability report completion, and OOS/OOT investigation management. This role ensures all activities are executed in compliance with applicable cGMP requirements, internal procedures, data integrity standards, and agreed drug substance release timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise expert-level quality control activities.
• Review, approve, and oversee method validation, drug substance and stability analytical test results in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Manage follow-up of subcontracted testing activities, including coordination with external laboratories, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely closure of related actions.
• Ensure timely completion, review, and approval of stability reports in line with study schedules, regulatory expectations, and program commitments.
• Lead and coordinate OOS/OOT investigations, including root cause assessment, documentation, corrective and preventive actions, and cross-functional follow‑up.
• Monitor QC workflows to ensure alignment with DS release agreed timelines and proactively elevate risks to schedule or compliance.
• Collaborate with QC operation teams, Manufacturing, QA, MS&T, Regulatory, and Supply Chain partners to support release readiness and issue resolution.
• Ensure all testing, investigations, and documentation are completed accurately, thoroughly, and on time.
• Contribute with the team to QC transversal continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and laboratory performance.
• Coach and develop team members, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and compliance culture.
• Lead and/or coordinate QC global SOP series updates and implementations in the department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology or related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in QC laboratory operations within a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, analytical testing, stability programs, and OOS/OOT investigation processes.
• Experience managing external laboratories or subcontracted analytical testing.
• Fluency in English and French
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables against tight timelines.
• Leadership, communication, documentation, prioritization and problem‑solving skills.