Compounding Qa Specialist

Sciensus; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Annual company event

Pension scheme

Private medical (BUPA)

Job summary

Sciensus in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom is seeking a Compounding QA Specialist to uphold quality, safety and regulatory compliance across the Compounding Unit. This site-based role focuses on GMP/GDP, product release, and continuous improvement, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

You will work with Quality, Production and Pharmacy, providing guidance and leadership, contributing to inspection readiness, and maintaining the robust Quality Management System

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA role within pharmaceutical aseptic compounding.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and GDP requirements.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GMP compliance across the Compounding Unit.
• Support product release activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain the Quality Management System.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production and Pharmacy teams.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

Detail-oriented

Organised

Cross-functional communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

NVQ 3/BTEC Pharmacy Technician

Degree in Pharmacy/Biology/Chemistry

Job description

Compounding QA Specialist

Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Our mission at Sciensus is simple: to give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience and connection.

To help us be successful in our mission we are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist

40 hours per week / Site-Based / Perm Contract

As we continue to grow and develop our aseptic compounding services, we're looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Specialist to play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across our Compounding Unit.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional to join a specialist healthcare environment where your expertise directly impacts patient safety and outcomes. You'll be at the heart of maintaining GMP compliance, supporting product release activities, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our Quality Management System remains robust, effective, and inspection ready.

You'll work closely with Quality, Production, and Pharmacy teams, providing guidance, oversight, and leadership to help maintain the exceptional standards our patients and customers rely on

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to be part of a growing compounding unit


• A chance to make a real impact on patient outcomes through quality excellence


• Exposure to a high-profile project with strong cross-functional collaboration


• A supportive team environment where your expertise is valued

What’s required to be successful?

• Experience in a Quality Assurance role within a pharmaceutical or aseptic compounding environment


• Strong working knowledge of GMP (and ideally GDP) requirements


• A detail-oriented and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• A confident communicator who can work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders


• Someone adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment


• A passion for patient safety and delivering high-quality outcomes

Desirable Qualifications:

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ 3/BTEC) registered with GPhC, or


• Degree in Pharmacy, Biology, or Chemistry (Pharmacists must be GPhC registered)

Why work for Sciensus?

Sciensus is a leading European life sciences organisation with over 30 years of experience, helping over 240,000 patients a year gain access to beneficial treatments and life-changing medicines.

We empower patients with digital tools to take control of their treatments, report on symptoms, quality of life, and access support through their care journey. We blend this with personalised support services from our team of over 700 registered clinical staff.

Every colleague at Sciensus contributes to improving the patient experience. Whether you're supporting operations behind the scenes or delivering care directly to patients, your work makes a real difference.

What we offer our people?

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do.

This role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Yearly pay reviews.


• Life Assurance


• Annual company event.


• Refer a friend scheme.


• Contribution based pension scheme.


• Access to BUPA private medical (Subject to grade or length of service)


• Salary sacrifice schemes (Electric vehicle/Bike to work/Tech)


• Discount & cashback portal.


• Internal & External training opportunities


• Access to various well-being initiatives


• Paid volunteer day


• Professional fees re-imbursed

At Sciensus, our values shape who we are, what we stand for and how we work every day. We're Passionate about Patients, putting patient care and experience at the heart of every decision we make. We're Ambitious to be the Best, continuously learning, improving and innovating to deliver exceptional outcomes. And we believe Together, We Win, building trusted relationships, embracing diverse perspectives and achieving more through collaboration.

What happens next?

Advert Closing Date – TBC

Process – TBC

Start date - TBC

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