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QA Specialist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 6JE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A global pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist dedicated to ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing product release processes, maintaining quality systems, and acting as a liaison with Health Authorities.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and certifications in GMP and GDP, along with a strong understanding of regulatory affairs.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Your new companyA global pharmaceutical organisation committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in the commercialisation of medicinal products. This company is dedicated to continuous improvement and regulatory excellence, working closely with health authorities, contract manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to uphold strict industry standards.Your new roleAs a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for managing quality activities to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for medicinal products. Your key duties will include:

  • Overseeing the product release and compliance process, verifying documentation completeness, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Maintaining and enhancing Quality Systems, including Change Control, Deviations, Complaints, Product Quality Reviews (PQRs), Recalls, and Returns.
  • Acting as a liaison with Health Authorities, ensuring timely reporting of quality incidents and overseeing compliance with company policies.
  • Managing risk assessment and documentation, supporting technical knowledge-sharing within the organisation
  • Implementing and monitoring Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), tracking effectiveness, and preparing reports for senior leadership.
  • Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Certifications in GMP and GDP
  • Strong understanding of regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and pharmaceutical guidelines.
  • Proven experience managing quality systems, pharmaceutical product releases, and compliance-related activities such as Change Control, CAPAs, and Deviations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead or participate in quality improvement projects.
  • Previous exposure to regulatory audits and interactions with Health Authorities is highly desirable.

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