Quality Assurance Specialist - Pharmaceutical; FTC

Overview

QA Specialist - Pharmaceutical (6 Month FTC)
• North West, UK
• On-site
• Competitive Salary

Fixed Term Contract with strong potential to extend / go permanent. This is a hands-on QA role within GMP operations.

As QA Specialist, you'll play a key role in maintaining and strengthening GMP compliance across the site. From batch record review and QMS activities to audit support and investigations, you'll be trusted to make a real impact on product quality and regulatory readiness. Working closely with QA leadership and cross-functional teams, you'll help ensure the site remains inspection-ready, compliant, and continuously improving.

• Promoting and fostering a strong GMP and Quality compliance culture across the site.
• Reviewing Finished Batch Records and supporting GMP release ahead of final QP certification.
• Supporting ongoing regulatory licence readiness and inspection preparation.
• Managing and contributing to QMS activities, including deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Maintaining and improving Quality documentation - SOPs, forms, BMRs, reports, and controlled documents.
• Coordinating and closing quality investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective actions.
• Managing Quality databases, metrics, logs, and master lists to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
• Supporting product enquiries, customer complaints, recalls, and supplier documentation approvals.
• Taking part in internal and external audits, including participation in the internal audit programme.
• Collaborating with all departments to improve processes, service levels, and quality performance.
• Maintaining personal training records and continually developing your Quality skill set.

You're organised and comfortable working in a busy GMP environment. You care deeply about doing things the right way and take pride in maintaining high standards.

• Experience working in Quality Assurance within a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• A solid understanding of pharmaceutical quality systems and regulatory expectations.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working cross-functionally and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• A positive, collaborative mindset with a desire to learn and grow.

This is a company that genuinely values Quality and the people who deliver it. You'll be well supported and given the opportunity to contribute meaningfully from day one. Whether you're looking for your next FTC challenge or hoping to secure a longer-term move within a strong pharmaceutical business, this role offers both stability and opportunity.