Laboratory Manager Quality Control / Deputy Head of QC | Laborleiter Qualitätskontrolle/ Stellvertretung des Leiters QK (m/w/d)

NextPharma GmbH

Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 21, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Join NextPharma, a leading European contract manufacturer in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and health care industries. As the Laboratory Manager for Quality Control, you will lead the "Internal Finished Products" lab team of 10 employees, providing both technical and disciplinary leadership. You will deputize for the Head of Quality Control, overseeing all QC departments and ensuring timely product release by managing staff deployment. A key responsibility is ensuring adherence to GMP guidelines, including OOS and deviation processes, while continuously developing your team and processes. This role requires a strong background in chemistry or pharmacy, extensive laboratory and leadership experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Pharmacy with a relevant specialization, or qualification as a Chemical Technician.

Experience

  • Several years of laboratory experience
  • Experience in technical and disciplinary employee management
  • Several years of experience working under GMP (advantageous)

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • §12 AMWHV responsibilities