QC Team Lead Finished Products - Torrance

QC Team Lead Finished Products

PolyPeptide is seeking a Quality Control Team Lead – Finished Products to oversee critical testing activities that ensure the safety, quality, and release of pharmaceutical products. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a GMP environment and is passionate about developing teams while driving operational excellence.

The QC Team Lead is responsible for leading finished product testing operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements, and delivering results aligned with production timelines. You will serve as both a technical expert and people leader, supporting your team while partnering cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, on-time product release.

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  Lead and coordinate finished product QC testing activities

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  Review and approve analytical data and documentation for compliance and accuracy

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  Ensure on-time testing and product release aligned with production schedules

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  Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues

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  Train, mentor, and develop QC analysts

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  Partner with QA, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams on investigations and batch release

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  Support method and equipment validation activities

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  Serve as a SME during audits and inspections

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  Drive continuous improvement in QC processes and lab operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

• 5+ years of QC experience in pharma or biotech, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and analytical techniques (HPLC, UV-Vis, KF, MS)

• Experience with data review, investigations, and LIMS systems

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• High attention to detail with a focus on compliance and data integrity

• Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Effective communicator across cross-functional teams