Director, Quality Control Manufacturing Support

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ This position plays a critical role in the organization in ensuring that customer needs are met from a product and compliance perspective. This position is expected to successfully assume complex customer projects and associated arrangements. This position requires a broad knowledge of GMPs for both commercial and development products in support of a wide range of customers. The incumbent is expected to manage site customer visits, including customer audits, which are indispensable in the site being awarded new business and maintaining current efforts. In addition, this position is critical in the continuous improvement of the site QMS, as this position has a high degree of visibility to sees "firsthand" the opportunities for improvements in the QMS with respect to effectiveness and efficiencies. JOB SUMMARY The Director, QC Manufacturing Support leads a team of approximately 40 employees responsible for Quality Control and Environmental Analytical Services supporting pharmaceutical intermediate and API manufacturing. This role oversees laboratory operations, employee development, regulatory compliance, quality, and operational performance across QC testing, environmental testing, lab informatics, stability, and technical data review to ensure safe, efficient, and cGMP-compliant operations. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure laboratory operations remain fully compliant with all applicable regulatory and safety requirements (cGMP, OSHA, etc.) while promoting operational excellence and continuous improvement of supporting processes and systems. Lead, develop, and retain a diverse team by fostering a challenging, open, and honest work environment; maintain responsibility for hiring, terminations, career development, performance management, merit increases, promotions, and resolving personnel issues for approximately 40 employees. Design and support career growth opportunities for laboratory technicians and scientists with diverse educational backgrounds while aligning individual objectives with team and department goals. Serve as a member of the Site Quality Leadership Team to help implement the strategic vision for Quality operations. Build strong relationships with customers by effectively communicating and influencing improvements in product control strategies and routine workflow management. Hold teams and individuals accountable for action plans, timelines, and performance results. Develop and maintain operational metrics to monitor laboratory efficiency, capacity, and overall performance. Participate in technical discussions to ensure operational excellence is balanced with quality and safety requirements. Plan for and maintain accountability for departmental financial metrics. Benchmark laboratory operations against internal Evonik sites and industry peers to identify and implement best practices. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience required. 15 years of industrial experience, including 5–7 years working in a GMP environment. Extensive knowledge of GMP compliance across a wide range of products, including APIs, food additives, excipients, and related products, with the ability to apply compliance standards to daily production activities. Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic or undefined environment while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. Must be willing to provide 24/7 support for assigned areas and work nights and weekends as needed. The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Caitlin Brennan [C] Company is Evonik Corporation This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees