Quality Control

**MultiCare **Egypt for Pharmaceutical Industries is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age disability, or other characteristics protected by prevailing regulations, practice or customs/traditions.

**MultiCare** is a well-established Pharmaceutical Company with diversified scope in both manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products, supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices. MultiCare has +22 years of prominent existence in the local market and has almost +69 products marketed and more to come through the pipelines. **MultiCare** Egypt for Pharmaceutical Industries is the manufacturing facility which located at the Industrial Zone - New Cairo and its HQ is close by the facility as well in New Cairo. We are one of the fast-growing Pharmaceutical Companies in the market which has strong ambition and aspiration to be one of the key players not only in Egypt but also within the region.

Our international alliances are effective in different countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab of Emirates, India, and New Zealand with future aspiration to extend more business associations and affiliations in near future to further markets. Recently Multicare Poland has been launched which will be the entry port of the business to the European Union (EU).

**Vacancy**:
We are recruiting an expert professional to join the QC Team as Finished Products Section Head as per the following details:
**Location **:New Cairo

**Reporting**:QC Manager

**Grade**:qCfp01/qCfp02

**Job Purpose**:
The incumbent will be responsible for overall management of the Quality Control (QC) Chemical Laboratory services and their related analysis of the finished products. With extensive knowledge of compliance requirements relating to the QC function along with professional influential and leadership capabilities

**A.Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Develop, review and/or approve working procedures for the laboratory and devise mechanisms to ensure strict adherence to while alarming should deviations been reported
- Review chemical and analytical test results confirming they comply with the prevailing standards and guidelines
- Conduct, Lead, review or approve laboratory investigations and ensure all follow up actions are completed. Make decisions based on scientific and logical reasoning
- Participate and seek opportunities in the area of right first time and continuous improvement and unburdening activities to facilitate lean/agile implementation
- Supervise QC personnel in operational aspects of performing testing, e.g. troubleshooting laboratory equipment failure and laboratory investigation
- Implement and adhere to appropriate levels of cGMP within the laboratory
- Conduct training to increase staff knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements, product chemistry and sophisticated laboratory equipment
- Ensure a safe working environment for the laboratory. Lead initiatives to improve safety performance and colleague engagement. Perform investigation related to EHS (as needed).
- Work closely with QA, Production, Technical Services, Engineering and EHS personnel to support them in laboratory testing and trouble-shooting when required
- Develop the skills and capabilities of QC analysts, chemists and/or supervisors to help them in career development, aspiration, and ambition
- Play an active and impactful role in continuous improvement by updating performance against metrics, highlighting & resolving issues, with appropriate escalations. Develop courses of action and drive implementation of solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive flawless execution
- Fulfil requirements of a first line leader (FLL) as described in site procedure that includes (but is not limited to) the below:

- Engage and inspire team on performance expectations and coach the team to meet expectations using Coaching Skills principles
- Effectively monitor the actions of team members. Ensure presence in the GMP work area to observe work activity and practices.
- Be available for direct report(s) for real time escalation of any concerns or support needs
- Be accountable for Good Data Management and Data Integrity understanding and performance of the team
- Be a role model to support a positive compliance culture
- Be vigilant for potential actions or behavior that could result in breaches of GMP compliance or Data Integrity principles

**B. Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in science or related discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, etc)
- Professional knowledge and experience of GMP and Total Quality Management System
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Microsoft Access skills a plus
- At least 8-10 years of experience