Quality Control Lead

UCB•Atlanta, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role contributes to the design and delivery of a future-ready biologics manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in shaping the future Quality Control unit in a rapidly evolving environment. You will bring end-to-end QC expertise to help design a laboratory environment that is compliant, inspection-ready, digitally enabled, and sustainable for long-term operations. You will turn quality and regulatory expectations into practical solutions across laboratory design, workflows, systems, staffing, and readiness, helping to secure reliable and compliant patient supply from day one.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related field.
Significant GMP Quality Control experience in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Expertise in QC analytical domains (physico-chemical, biological, microbiological, bioassays).
Experience in laboratory startup, expansion, or transformation projects.
Strong knowledge of data integrity, inspection readiness, and QC operating models.
Scientific judgment, structured problem-solving mindset, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Willingness to adapt to project variabilities and a rapidly evolving work environment.

Responsibilities

Provide QC expertise to shape laboratory design, workflows, capabilities, and operating models for the new unit.
Be responsible for embedding GMP, data integrity, and inspection readiness into QC processes, systems, and governance.
Manage QC input into digital laboratory capabilities, including integrated systems, data visibility, and performance monitoring.
Partner cross-functionally to translate QC requirements into practical project deliverables and operational solutions.
Identify QC risks and drive mitigation plans linked to compliance, capacity, startup readiness, and sustainability.
Promote strong Quality and HSE culture through compliant decision-making and safe-by-design project choices.