Catalent
pharmaceutical
AssociateDirector,QualityControl
“Associate Director, Quality Control at Catalent. Skills: Quality Control, Microbiology QC, Chemistry QC, cGMP compliance, continuous improvement, people management. Provide strategic leadership and oversight across our Quality Control (QC) operations. Leading both Microbiology and Chemistry QC functions”
Industry & Context.
proactively identifying and mitigating potential quality or regulatory risks; Lead and support investigations and root cause analyses
Onsite, Monday – Friday 37. 5 hours per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSc (minimum) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, or related discipline, Extensive experience in pharmaceutical operations, Proven track record in designing and implementing innovative, action-oriented quality programs, understanding of manufacturing, sourcing, materials management, QA/QC, microbiology, and laboratory operations—ideally within solid dosage manufacturing, People management experience including managing large teams/departments
Nice to Have
Experience with IMPs is advantageous but not essential, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight across our Quality Control (QC) operations
Leading both Microbiology and Chemistry QC functions
ensuring compliant testing of finished products and the timely release of incoming materials
Lead the Microbiology and Chemistry QC teams to achieve performance
and financial targets aligned with business priorities
and deliver a clear Quality strategy
Drive a culture of continuous improvement
embedding best practices and delivering measurable operational gains
Ensure full compliance with cGMP
corporate Quality Policies
Maintain robust product quality and quality systems
proactively identifying and mitigating potential quality or regulatory risks
Oversee QC systems—including testing
and analytical equipment
Support EH&S compliance within QC
Act as a QC subject matter expert
Present QC metrics and insights to site leadership
contribute to Quality Management Reviews
Lead and support investigations and root cause analyses
Provide data-driven recommendations to inform commercial operations priorities
ensuring consistent application of HR policies
Communicate site Quality Objectives clearly and effectively across the QC function
Oversee QC training programs and ensure ongoing cGMP compliance
Host and participate in regulatory inspections and customer audits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Act as a QC subject matter expert and trusted partner to cross‑functional teams; Build relationships with commercial clients, regulatory authorities, and industry partners; Present QC metrics and insights to site leadership; contribute to Quality Management Reviews; Develop, mentor, and empower QC staff; Communicate site Quality Objectives clearly and effectively across the QC function; Host and participate in regulatory inspections and customer audits
Communication Scope
Shape, communicate, and deliver a clear Quality strategy; Communicate site Quality Objectives clearly and effectively across the QC function
Process & Methodology
designing and implementing innovative, action-oriented quality programs
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