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37.5-hour Quality Administrator- Head office Based
The Company
The Cohens Group offer a friendly and trusted pharmacy service through our network of branches to local communities. We pride ourselves on customer service and offering an excellent service to everyone we work with.
Working Pattern & Location
37.5-hour Permanent contract working Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, with a daily 60-minute unpaid lunch. This role is based at Head office, Lynstock Way, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SA.
Brief Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Administrator to join our team in the pharmaceutical wholesale industry. This role is critical to ensure ongoing compliance with current regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will support the maintenance, implementation, and continuous improvement of our quality management systems (QMS) alongside a well-established team.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the companys Quality Management System (QMS): raising Change Control, Complaints, Risk Assessments, Deviations and CAPA paperwork as required.
Assist in the identification, investigation, and documentation of non-conformances, deviations, and quality incidents.
Ensure all quality documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Maintain an organized system for document control, ensuring that documents are easily retrievable and accessible for audits and inspections.
Preparing KPI reports for Quality Department activities.
Coordinate and maintain training records in accordance with job specific functions.
Assist with the annual qualifications of suppliers and vendors to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Assisting with the implementation of new developments and their validation (including all documentation and testing requirements)
Monitoring licence suspension and revoke notifications, communicating to the business and promptly actioning as required.
Monitoring MHRA notifications and communicating to Management promptly and actioning as required
Monitoring Fleet & Warehouse temperature control management and ensuring required temperatures are maintained.
Assisting Quality Management with the planning, implementation and reporting of the Self Inspection Programme.
Assist in preparing for MHRA inspections and handle corrective actions and preventative measures (CAPAs).
Essential Skills and Experience
Two years experience working within a GDP environment/operation.
Proficient written and verbal communicator with a good grasp of English language.
High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Familiarity with quality management and document control systems.
Efficient IT Skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong planning and organisational skills to manage a busy workload.
Self-motivated with the drive to meet company deadlines, KPIs and continuous professional development.
Proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
Previous experience in the pharmaceutical wholesale distribution industry.
Good knowledge of warehouse management system (WMS).
Experience of setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures.
Previous experience working within a quality or RP department.
Able and willing to potentially grow into a wider role within the business in the future.
Pharmacy, Chemistry or Medical degree.
If successful, additional benefits for you could include:
Discretionary bonus scheme
4 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part time employees)
Pension contributions
Staff discount
Regulatory training where required
Onsite free car park (first come first served)
EAP Provided by BUPA
If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
To apply for this role please send your CV to humanresourcesdepartment @cohenschemist.co.uk or apply via total jobs.
