Quality Officer

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Quality Officer

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Supply Quality Officer to join our team at a leading global pharmaceutical company. This is a permanent, full-time position. The role offers a competitive salary of up to 35,000 DOE and a range of excellent benefits.

As a Supply Quality Officer, you will ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and maintain high-quality standards across the global supply chain. The role involves batch release responsibilities, vendor assurance activities, supplier qualification, and international audits, offering opportunities for professional development and growth within one of the largest pharmaceutical companies.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Review supplier quality documentation, including batch records, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), deviations, and quality agreements, ensuring adherence to cGMP and regulatory standards.
• Support the Qualified Person (QP) in batch release certification by overseeing technical compliance.
• Qualify, assess, and manage supplier databases while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits, including international travel, to verify compliance with regulatory and company-specific policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Supply Chain, Quality Control, Engineering, and Warehousing to improve supplier performance and resolve quality deviations.
• Manage quality processes, including vendor qualifications, change control management, and document approvals.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance quality systems and processes.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EU GMP and experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance.
• Proven expertise in conducting internal or supplier audits.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis investigations.
• Availability to travel internationally for supplier audits when required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary up to 35,000 DOE.
• Strong auditing training plan for professional development.
• 7% matched pension scheme.
• Rewards platform with discounts on shopping, restaurants, and more.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, such as cycle-to-work options.
• Sports and Social Club membership promoting health and wellbeing.
• Subsidised onsite canteen and free parking.

If you are a detail-oriented QA or QC professional passionate about quality and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and drive excellence within a leading global pharmaceutical company, while advancing your career in a collaborative and innovative environment.