Interim QA Consultant

QCS Staffing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Interim QA Consultant to support their quality assurance efforts. This role involves managing Quality Management System records and assisting with the migration to electronic platforms like Veeva Vault. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences, extensive GMP experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a GMP/GDP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven experience in managing and closing QMS records.
• Experience supporting migration from legacy systems to electronic platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality System Manager in managing legacy QMS records.
• Migrate relevant records to Veeva Vault ensuring traceability.
• Prepare training materials for new procedures.

Skills

Quality Management System (QMS)

Regulatory Compliance

Risk-based Decision Making

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Life Sciences

Tools

Veeva Vault

Job description

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Interim QA Consultant - England, Surrey - 4 Month Contract

Our client, a speciality pharmaceutical company based in the South of the UK are looking for a Interim QA Consultant. Experts in their field they have a focus on the central nervous systems, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and rare diseases identifying difficult to manufacture therapeutic products and working with trusted partners to get them to the market.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality System Manager in managing the structured closure of legacy QMS records.
• Prioritise and execute record closures using a risk-based approach, escalating concerns or high-risk issues as required.
• Migrate selected open or relevant records from the legacy QMS to Veeva Vault Quality QMS modules, ensuring traceability and accuracy.
• Ensure procedural documents are structured, validated, and submitted through correct approval workflows.
• Assist in preparing training materials for new procedures or system changes (e.g., transition to Veeva Vault).
• Timely closure of agreed legacy records and system
• Working collaboratively in cross functional teams
  
  

Requirements:

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in a GMP/GDP-regulated pharmaceutical environment, ideally within a Quality Assurance or Compliance role.
• Proven experience in managing and closing Quality Management System (QMS) records such as Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and Risk Assessments.
• Experience supporting migration from legacy systems to electronic QMS platforms, preferably Veeva Vault (Quality QMS).
• Demonstrated ability to write and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in alignment with EU GMP (especially Chapter 4) and GDP requirements.
• Familiarity with risk-based decision making, including the application of ICH Q9 principles during record closure and quality actions.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams, with ability to influence and guide without direct authority
  
  

If this role is of interest, please apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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