QC Team Leader-Biochemistry

We are seeking an experienced QC Team Leader -Biochemistry to provide operational leadership within our Quality Control function. Reporting to the QC Manager or Senior Manager, you will lead a team of scientists, analysts, and technicians to deliver high-quality testing outcomes while ensuring compliance with GMP, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the delivery of life-changing products.

This position is a fixed term contract until February 2028 and that will be based onsite in Broadmeadows.

About the Role

As a QC Team Leader, you will oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring testing activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality systems and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in supporting team performance, operational excellence, and strategic quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of QC Scientists, Analysts, and Technicians.

• Ensure QC testing activities are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

• Manage laboratory operations, workload planning, and resource allocation.

• Support investigations of quality events, deviations, and out-of-specification results.

• Review and approve testing activities and quality documentation.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert during internal and external audits.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, compliance, and efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to meet business and customer needs.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure HSE requirements are followed.

• Support staff training, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Contribute to site projects, method transfers, validations, and change management activities.

• Provide departmental leadership support and act as 2IC when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Degree in Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Postgraduate qualifications (Masters) are advantageous.

• Minimum 5 years' experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a highly regulated industry.

• Strong exposure to GMP or related quality systems.

• Previous people leadership or team management experience is highly desirable.

• Proven leadership and team development capability.

• Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, PIC/S, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills.

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.

• Ability to balance operational priorities while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• A collaborative and proactive leadership style.

• Technical expertise within Quality Control operations.

• A commitment to safety, quality, and achieving outcomes through others.

• The ability to build strong relationships across functions and drive positive change.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a highly skilled Quality Control team in a world-class manufacturing environment.

• Make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of critical healthcare products.

• Work with experienced professionals committed to quality and innovation.

• Access ongoing development and career growth opportunities.