QC Testing Microbiological Laboratory Lead

at  Bayer Nordic

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Finland is a base for global pharmaceutical production, research & development and worldwide clinical trials. In Finland, Bayer employs over 1000 people, located in Espoo and Turku.
We are now looking for a proactive, resilient and highly skilled laboratory professional to lead our microbiological laboratory in our site in Turku as QC Testing Microbiological Laboratory Lead.

• You will serve as the head of our microbiological laboratory, responsible for ensuring compliance with laboratory operations and the effectiveness of operational processes and work arrangements
• Engaging and developing staff is an essential part of your role
• You are responsible for planning, implementing and prioritizing laboratory work in both short and long term
• You will oversee the laboratory budget (costs, investments) and its monitoring
• You will be driving microbiology related process improvements and also striving for microbiological monitoring of cleanrooms
• You will review and approve written procedures related to your area of responsibility (e.g., equipment qualification plans and reports, SOPs, analytical methods, research plans and reports, protocols and reports for validation of microbiological methods and sterilization processes both in production and the laboratory)
• You will be responsible for HSE matters in the laboratory in accordance with Finnish regulations, taking Bayer’s guidelines into account
• You will participate in the continuous development of operations in collaboration with other managers and experts
• You will also contribute to global networks and communities in quality control area