Head of Quality Control, Biotechnological Drug Substance Manufacturing | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This leadership role involves strategically and operationally managing the Quality Control department in Hannover for a leading biotechnology company focused on biopharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing under GMP conditions. The Head of QC is responsible for the release activities of products, ensuring full compliance with AMWHV and EU-GMP regulations, and harmonizing processes across sites. Key responsibilities include the technical and disciplinary leadership of the QC team, managing capacity planning for CDMO projects, and representing QC in customer meetings, audits, and authority inspections. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Biology or a related natural science, possesses extensive leadership experience in pharmaceutical QC within a GMP environment, particularly with biotechnological drug substances, and demonstrates strong expertise in analytical methods and regulatory requirements (Ph. Eur., USP, CFR 21, ICH). This position offers a challenging role in a dynamic market with long-term prospects, flexible working hours, and competitive compensation.