QA Supervisor (Compounding)

Baxter International Inc.; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a QA Supervisor to manage the Quality Assurance Team in ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. The role involves overseeing QA procedures, team management, and maintaining high standards in product quality. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a mission-driven environment focused on saving lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years relevant experience in a GMP Environment.
• Field of Expertise: Quality Assurance, Production, Validation, Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Management of the QA Team including development and performance review.
• Ensure compliance with all QA deadlines and procedures.
• Assist in planning MHRA inspectors visits and audits.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Good interpersonal skills

Time management

Good communicator

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate Qualification or BTec in Pharmacy

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Due to an internal promotion we have a great opportunity to hire a QA Supervisor. The Quality Assurance Supervisor will report to the QA Manager and be responsible to lead the overall QA Team in the continuous compliance of Compounding Unit to cGMP and “Specials” manufacturing requirements, local procedural requirements and Baxter Corporate policies.

Baxter Compounding manufacture life saving products such as chemotherapy, antibiotics and nutrition. The quality team play a vital role in ensuring these products are released safely and in a timely manner.

This role is Monday-Friday with flexibility on start/finish time.

Duties and responsibilities

• Management of the QA Team including development and performance review.
• To ensure that QA procedures are written and reviewed to reflect current practice, in agreed timelines.
• To ensure compliance with all QA deadlines eg: worksheet review, event investigations, audit actions CAPAs and change management.
• Assist in the planning and co-ordination of MHRA inspectors visits and self-inspection audits with regard to renewal of licence.
• To ensure all testing equipment is calibrated at agreed intervals and accompanying results are within specifications.
• To manage the recruitment of new staff to agreed staffing levels, and oversee the training of new and existing staff within QA Officers team.
• To authorise written procedures and other documents, including amendments.
• Ensure that all QA databases are maintained.
• Maintain all aseptic suites to the highest standards of EU GMP.
• Perform QA review/ approval of NCR, Change Control and Validation documentation;

Experience required

• Graduate Qualification or BTec / equivalent in Pharmacy or a scientific subject
• Minimum three years relevant experience in a GMP Environment

• Field of Expertise Quality Assurance, Production, Validation, Microbiology. Aseptic
• Strategic thinker
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to manage and motivate a team
• Able to deal with pressure
• Good time management
• Good communicator- both verbal and written
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Understand the importance of accuracy and flexibility
• Ability to lead effectively and efficiently
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
• Able to demonstrate technical knowledge
• Foster relationships and maintain open communication with the other Compounding functions

What happens next

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and be in touch within 2 weeks. Thank you for your interest in Baxter.

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