Associate Principal QA Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector seeks an Associate Principal QA Specialist to support operations in Slough. The role involves ensuring compliance with GMP, managing quality processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring colleagues. Ideal candidates will possess strong decision-making, organizational, and GMP expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Relevant GMP knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GMP.
• Manage quality records and critical compliance issues.
• Mentor partners in cGMP practices.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Quality mindset

Communication

Organizational skills

GMP knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Associate Principal QA Specialist, QA Technical Operations

Client: SRG

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Role Purpose & Scope

• Support Operations to ensure Compliance to GMP
• Manage and support GMP issues through QMS processes, site governance, and senior QA leadership
• Act as a GMP SME by implementing, managing, and enforcing quality processes on site
• Support Senior QA leadership to drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with Regulatory Authorities, Global Quality standards, and customer expectations

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, approve, and support management of quality records such as Deviations, CAPA, Change Controls, Investigations, OOS
• Manage and escalate major and critical compliance issues through site QMS processes
• Identify, suggest, and participate in continuous improvement activities
• Mentor and coach business partners in cGMP practices
• Maintain audit readiness
• Participate in PQS process improvement initiatives
• Support manufacturing during out of hours as QA SME
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Metrics:

Deviation assessments completed within 2 days, among other KPI targets

Key Stakeholders:

• Manufacturing Operations (Cell Banking, Fermentation, Purification, Manufacturing Support)
• Warehouse and Supply Chain

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, a quality mindset, excellent communication, organizational skills, and relevant GMP knowledge.