Quality Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Quality Specialist to join their Legal, Quality & Compliance department. This hybrid role involves ensuring patient safety and product quality through effective management of the Quality Management System. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree, fluency in English, and relevant industry experience. The company promotes a supportive culture and offers various benefits including flexible work arrangements and a performance-based bonus scheme.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Market-leading pension scheme

Access to wellness programs

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience with GDP Quality and Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and product quality by maintaining the Quality Management System.
• Support audits, inspections, and manage quality risk.
• Oversee document control and records management.

Skills

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

University degree

Job description

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For over 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, and we are now transforming our business into new territories such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases.

Our story is one of growth and success, recognized by awards like Best Places to Work and Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.

The Position

As a Quality Specialist in the Legal, Quality & Compliance department, you will ensure patient safety and product quality by maintaining and implementing the Novo Nordisk Quality Management System (QMS) in the UK. You will support audits, inspections, and manage quality risk, deviations, and change control processes.

Other responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing document control, archiving, and records management.
2. Supporting Quality Management Reviews (QMR) and GDP/GMP processes.
3. Acting as the ISOtrain training coordinator, ensuring regulatory compliance.
4. Fostering a quality culture through contracts and agreements.
5. Leading local quality projects.

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days in our Gatwick office.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• A university or equivalent degree.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience with GDP Quality and QMS.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Project management experience.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.

About the Department

Join our Legal, Quality & Compliance team at Gatwick, dedicated to maintaining high standards and fostering a collaborative environment focused on patient safety and product quality.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We value our employees' diverse skills and life situations, promoting a culture of support, care, and collective achievement. Working here means contributing to something bigger—making a difference in people's lives.

What We Offer

• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Flexible work arrangements (office and home).
• Market-leading pension scheme.
• Access to wellness programs and private medical insurance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage.
• An inclusive, respectful workplace culture.

Application Support

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If adjustments are needed during application, contact us at [emailprotected]. Please include your name, role interested in, and required adjustments.

Contact

Apply via our careers site; we do not accept direct resumes.

Deadline

Please apply before 29th May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we continuously engage with candidates.

We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, aiming to be the best company for the world, not just in the world. Join us in making a difference—together, we’re life changing.