QC Shift Supervisor LAI (Rodopi)

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a QC Shift Supervisor LAI to join our Quality Control team at our premises in Sapes, Northern Greece.

As a QC Shift Supervisor LAI, the ideal candidate will lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Release and Stability laboratory, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant testing of pharmaceutical products and raw materials. The role ensures adherence to regulatory standards (cGMP, ICH, FDA, etc.), supports product release and stability programs, manages laboratory personnel, and drives continuous improvement in analytical operations to support product quality.

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Requirements

What you will do:

• Supervise daily operations of the Release and Stability testing laboratory for in-process and finished pharmaceutical products
• Ensure timely and accurate testing of samples according to approved methods and protocols (e.g., USP, EP, in-house methods)
• Review and approve analytical data, ensuring compliance with cGMP, GLP and company SOPs
• Coordinate stability studies as per ICH guidelines, including testing, documentation
• Collaborate with compliance team for investigations into laboratory deviations, OOS/OOT results
• Monitor laboratory performance metrics and ensure adherence to testing timelines
• Support regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, etc.) and client audits by ensuring data integrity and laboratory readiness
• Train, mentor, and manage analysts to maintain technical competency and compliance
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum a BSc Degree in Chemistry or relevant field
• 3-5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical QC lab environment
• Experience in a GMP or GLP environment

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, UV, KF, dissolution, etc.)
• In-depth understanding of cGMP
• Proficient in reviewing and troubleshooting analytical data and test methods
• Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, and other laboratory software systems
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Able to work in rotating shifts

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.