Head of Analytical Quality Control

Günzburg, Germany - Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days WFH) - Part-Time Option Available

Up to €100,000 + 3% Bonus

Are you an experienced Analytical QC leader within pharma, chemicals or highly regulated manufacturing environments?

Are you looking for a leadership role with real ownership, flexibility, and the opportunity to shape a function while maintaining work-life balance?

On offer is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of Analytical Quality Control within a global specialty chemicals business, leading both the people and the processes that underpin product quality. You'll have end-to-end responsibility across the QC lifecycle, with the autonomy to drive improvements, optimise lab operations, and influence quality strategy at site level.

This company is a globally recognised leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, known for innovation, sustainability, and high-performance products across multiple industries. With a strong international footprint and a collaborative culture, it offers stability alongside the opportunity to make meaningful, visible impact.

In this role, you will lead Analytical Quality Control across two laboratory teams, overseeing all testing, methods, and quality-related activities. You'll manage and develop a team of 10 people, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the function.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within analytical quality control, alongside deep technical expertise in laboratory techniques and regulated environments. You will be comfortable driving both operational excellence and longer-term improvements.

This role is ideal for experienced QC leaders looking to step into a broader leadership role with full ownership, or for established heads of QC seeking greater flexibility and a more balanced working model without compromising on impact.

The Role:

• Lead and manage Analytical QC across a team of 10
• Oversee all analytical testing, methods, and QC processes across the site
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement within lab operations, efficiency, and quality systems
• Develop, mentor, and structure the QC team to support long-term capability
• Act as a key stakeholder across Quality, Production, and broader site leadership

Who We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in Analytical Quality Control within pharma, chemicals, or related regulated environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing laboratory teams
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy or similar)
• Experience operating within regulated quality frameworks (e.g. GMP or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Fluent German and English (or strong working proficiency)

What's On Offer:

• Hybrid working model (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)
• Part-time / flexible working options
• Leadership role with full ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to shape and develop a key quality function
• Competitive salary and benefits package