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Alkermes · 23 hours ago

Supervisor, Quality Control

Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing medicines for complex psychiatric and neurological disorders. The Quality Control Supervisor oversees daily operations of analysts, ensuring compliance with procedures and timely completion of work, while also managing training and personnel decisions.

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Responsibilities

Supervise testing to ensure compliance with all applicable procedures, and timely completion
Supervise laboratory investigations
Train analysts in the investigation process
Write or review investigation reports and other forms required by the investigation procedure
Leads specific aspects of a project and guide solutions for difficult problems
Identify best solutions based on project requirements
Ensure staff is adequately trained to perform job assignments
Execute training in accordance with written procedures, this would include but is not limited to training subordinate staff, perform training assessments, document training, assist in the preparation of training programs and curricula
Participates in personnel decisions (interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, promotion, disciplinary action, staff development, coaching and counseling) regarding subordinate staff
Discuss issues affecting staff, administer attendance policies for non-exempt employees
Serve on special committees and project teams
Write, revise or review SOP’s, analytical protocols, analysis reports, specifications, and controlled forms
Review and approve data packages for submission to QA for final disposition
Serve as subject matter expert on operation and troubleshooting of select laboratory instrumentation
Identify and report unsafe conditions within the laboratory
Review technical reports and protocols originating in other departments
Lead and support improvement projects
Actively participates and contributes to the Laboratories mission and objectives
Facilitates dialogue and values input from others
Deliver key business messages timely

Qualification

Laboratory ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCGMP ComplianceChemistry DegreeDiplomacyMotivational CommunicationContinuous ImprovementActive ListeningProblem SolvingEffective Presentation

Required

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of laboratory experience or Master's/PhD in Chemistry (or related field) with approx. 5 years of laboratory experience
Prior experience (approx. 2 to 3 years) of managing direct reports and performance reviews in a laboratory setting
Demonstrates empathy/active listening and provide opportunities for individuals to talk freely in an open honest discussion setting
Demonstrate diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations and presents arguments to support decision/point of view
Tailors message to audience to motivate and encourage
Possesses the drive to achieve results and proactively seeks solutions when circumstances and goals are challenging and takes actions to overcome likely obstacles
Ability to lead a Root Cause Analysis exercise either within the department or cross functionally for complex issues
Capable of identifying the solution and follow through to implementation
Has the capacity to monitor the effectiveness of preventative measures and continuously improve
Articulate information clearly- verbally, written, group presentations
Has the basic awareness to originate action to improve the performance and compliance within the Laboratory
Uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure the resultant impact on the operation of the Laboratory
Recognizes and displays many of the hallmarks of a personally productive individual

Company

Alkermes

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Alkermes is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases.

H1B Sponsorship

Alkermes has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (32)
2024 (20)
2023 (21)
2022 (14)
2021 (27)
2020 (22)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$250M
Key Investors
Primecap Management
2017-11-20Post Ipo Equity
2014-01-13Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2011-09-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Craig Hopkinson
EVP, Research and Development, CMO
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