Quality Supervisor

Quality Supervisor – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Jeddah

One of our prestigious clients, a leading specialist in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing , is seeking a dynamic Quality Supervisor to join their team in KAEC, Jeddah.

Role Overview:

As a Quality Supervisor, you will play a critical role in driving excellence across the Quality Control (QC) laboratory, leading teams, ensuring compliance with global cGMP standards, and spearheading process improvements. You will oversee multiple QC functions, provide technical expertise, and nurture talent to build a strong and capable team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead people, technology, and resources across QC Finished Products and Microbiology sections.
• Drive process and product improvements through innovative concepts and calculated risk-taking.
• Solve complex challenges by leveraging cross-functional expertise.
• Identify development needs and create growth opportunities for team members.
• Oversee multiple projects and activities while ensuring compliance with cGMP documentation.
• Provide technical expertise for QC laboratory operations and core applications.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean & Sigma methodologies (IMEx tools) .
• Conduct, oversee, and approve investigations, CAPAs, and change controls .
• Review laboratory data and ensure compliance with approved methodologies.
• Build team capabilities through training and succession planning.
• Manage QC functions including Finished Goods, Stability, Cleaning/Process Validation, Microbiology, and Methodology sections .
• Act as site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Stability and Microbiology .
• Oversee the QC analyst qualification program .

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in QC, with laboratory supervisory exposure in FP, Stability, and/or Microbiology.
• Proven leadership experience managing colleagues and projects.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and Saudi FDA requirements for QC laboratories.
• Proficiency with QC instruments and methodologies in Microbiology and Finished Product Analysis .
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools .
• Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, and SAP Quality modules .
• Solid understanding of method qualification, data integrity, and risk assessments .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and innovative thinking skills.