VICE PRESIDENT, QUALITY CONTROL

UPM Pharmaceuticals is an independent, highly experienced, and award-winning contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) located in Bristol, Tennessee. UPM Pharmaceutical’s mission is to advance Client formulation development efforts to the fullest extent possible with the ultimate goal of commercialization, all while adhering to strict standards of quality, timeliness, scientific fundamentals, and affordability.

SUMMARY:

Directs, organizes, coordinates and monitors the activities of UPM’s QC Labs which includes Analytical Development, Raw Material testing, Drug Product testing and Microbiology. Supervises all employees of the laboratory and schedules workload priorities and allocations to ensure timely and profitable completion of laboratory projects. Directs employee training on appropriate lab and equipment procedures. Insure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment. Participates in expenditure reviews. Participates in planning meetings concerning client projects and laboratory expectations. Participates, examines and solves technical problems associated with laboratory procedures. Identifies and implements improvements in analytical and other laboratory testing methods. Ensures compliance with all SOPs, cGMPS, good laboratory practices, and government regulations. Participates in all senior staff meetings providing guidance and counsel to executive management on major issues affecting company operations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in chemistry or related scientific field with at least 10 years of analytical chemistry experience. Prior management experience in pharmaceutical quality operations preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience or training is acceptable.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES. UPM DOES NOT ANTICIPATE PROVIDING SPONSORSHIP FOR EMPLOYMENT VISA STATUS (E.G., H-1B OR TN STATUS) FOR THIS EMPLOYMENT POSITION.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

1. Ensures scheduling priorities and workload allocations for the company’s laboratory services program in accordance with timeline and revenue expectations and in accordance with SOPs.
2. Attends client and departmental planning meetings to ensure understanding of laboratory commitments and expectations, and that projects are on agreed upon schedules.
3. Interacts with other departments and clients to resolve problems with laboratory services in a timely and appropriate manner.
4. Responsible for the accurate review of all laboratory reports for ultimate distribution within the company and to clients.
5. Supervises all laboratory staff in the performance of their duties.
6. Performs all recruitment, hiring, and disciplinary actions of the employees under his/her supervision.
7. Reviews and ensures lab equipment is properly functioning, and maintenance schedules are followed.
8. Provides all expenditure analysis of laboratory activities to senior management.
9. Approves all equipment recommendations provided by laboratory staff.
10. Oversees, manages and reconciles QC budget.
11. Oversees implementation and management of UPM’s LIM’s system.
12. Ensures laboratory SOPs, cGMPs, and laboratory safety rules are followed at all times.
13. Insures laboratory employees are properly trained on appropriate laboratory equipment and laboratory procedures in accordance with laboratory SOPs.
14. Reviews staff prepared protocols under which the methods transfer, optimization, and development activities are conducted.
15. Reviews laboratory reports for accuracy.
16. Provides laboratory investigational leadership and reviews investigation reports.
17. Maintains professional and scientific competence in analytical chemistry by reading scientific literature and/or attending seminars, training sessions, workshops or classes.
18. Participates in client visits and provides feedback on client contract proposals concerning scope of work and costs.
19. Provides advice and counsel to the management on issues affecting company strategy and growth.
20. Performs other duties as required.