GMP Quality & Compliance Officer Logistics

Evote; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in drug discovery as a GMP Quality & Compliance Officer (Logistics) in Abingdon. You'll maintain audit readiness, enhance quality standards, and collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with GMP regulations. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, promoting professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

21 days of paid leave after each full year

Well-being support and counselling services

Training and career progression opportunities

Free onsite parking

Subsidised restaurant

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with cGMP regulations and audit processes.
• Strong critical thinking and adaptability skills.
• Ability to manage quality processes and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with GMP documentation.
• Collaborate across departments to elevate quality standards.
• Conduct internal and client audits and manage associated processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock Control Systems

Job description

Here at Evotec we have a great opportunity for a GMP Quality & Compliance Officer (Logistics), to join our team in Milton Park, Abingdon, UK.

Role: GMP Quality & Compliance Officer (Logistics)

Role Type: Permanent

Hours:Full-time, 40 hours per week, 0800 – 1700 Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive Salary, plus excellent benefits package

Location:Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxford OX14 4SA, UK.

Evotec covers all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industry’s need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development. The Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases, diabetes and complications of diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases and fibrosis.

Reporting directly to the GMP Warehouse Team Leader, primary responsibilities will include :-

• Maintain constant state of Audit Readiness: Act as a permanent phased internal auditor to ensure all procedures are up-to-date and followed
• Elevate Quality Standards: Regularly assess, benchmark, and enhance our quality standards to achieve higher levels of operational excellence
• Cross-Departmental Alignment: Collaborate with Production, Laboratories, Procurement, and QA/QC to ensure procedures and quality standards flow across the entire process.

You will also be responsible for :-

• Ensure audit readiness by reviewing GMP documentation for completeness and accuracy in line with ALCOA and GDP principles; proactively obtain corrections and maintain compliance.
• Apply a strong understanding of cGMP regulations within the broader regulatory framework, ensuring warehouse operations meet industry standards.
• Lead and support internal and client audits, including preparation, walk through's, and follow-up on findings.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) and Lean initiatives by simplifying procedures, updating SOPs/IOPs, and promoting a culture of quality and efficiency.
• Manage and participate in quality processes including deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Conduct regular QA walk-through's and process confirmations to ensure adherence to GMP standards.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects, contributing to planning, execution, and documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GMP and industry best practices, sharing insights with colleagues.
• Support inventory management and perform general warehouse duties as needed, ensuring operational continuity

Other skills or attributes

• Attention to Detail & Quality Focus: Committed to a “Right first time” approach, ensuring accuracy and compliance with cGMP procedures.
• Organisational & Time Management: Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Skilled in root cause analysis, risk assessment, and implementing effective solutions.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Resilient, resourceful, and flexible in handling challenges and changing priorities.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear, timely interactions.
• Technical Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Office, stock control systems, and basic warehouse operations.
• Chemical & Safety Knowledge: Good understanding of chemical handling, hazardous substance storage, and related safety protocols.

Company Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & an additional 1 day for each year completed up to a maximum of 30 days
• Private Health Insurance for you, your partner/family under the company scheme
• Private Dental Care Scheme
• Health Insurance providing 75% of base salary after a qualifying period
• Well being support 24/7 and counselling services
• Excellent career progression opportunities within the company; we have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme (This is a discretionary benefit)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual company events, recognition awards and many more!

As well as

• Free onsite parking
• Restaurant which is highly subsidised
• Great transport links from Oxford and the surrounding area's as well as a shuttle bus service from Didcot train station
• Milton Park also offer’s great cycling, running & walking routes as well as annual events.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.