Microbiology and Contamination Control Manager

Microbiology & Contamination Control Manager Central Scotland | Permanent | Pharmaceutical / Biologics Manufacturing An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Microbiology leader to take ownership of both QC Microbiology operations and site-wide Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) within a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, combining team management with strategic influence across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and development functions. The Opportunity You will lead the QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring teams, while driving a robust, forward-thinking Contamination Control Strategy aligned with EU GMP Annex 1 and global regulatory expectations. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for embedding contamination control into process design, facility development, and day-to-day operations, ensuring a proactive and compliant approach across the site. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Laboratory Oversight Lead and develop QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring teams Ensure delivery of microbiological testing across raw materials, in-process and finished product Maintain laboratories in a state of continuous GMP compliance and inspection readinessContamination Control Strategy (CCS) Own and continuously improve the site-wide CCS in line with regulatory expectations Embed contamination control principles into facility desig...