Lead Responsible Person/ RP Pharmaceutical

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Lead Responsible Person based in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to GDP requirements, manage quality complaints, and actively participate in regulatory inspections. A strong background in GMP/GDP settings and an up-to-date RP qualification are essential for this permanent full-time position. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date RP qualification required.
• Experience in a GMP/GDP setting is essential.
• Familiarity with auditing techniques and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GDP legislation and guidelines.
• Manage quality complaints and customer queries.
• Participate in internal and customer audits.

Skills

Knowledge of GDP requirements

Understanding of Quality Management Systems

Experience in GMP/GDP settings

Strong understanding of storage conditions

Experience with regulatory inspections

Education

Up-to-date RP qualification

Job description

Lead Responsible Person/ RP Pharmaceutical

Responsible Person (RP), Pharmaceutical

Location: Widnes (covering other Liverpool sites too)

Type: Permanent

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company whose brands are easily recognized, is looking to recruit for an RP / Responsible Person.

The Role

• Overall quality requirements for different dosage forms (product presentations), reasons for certain storage conditions, and risks associated with temperature excursions during storage and/or transportation.
• The RP must demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of GDP requirements, and how these are embedded within the systems and processes implemented at the wholesale distributor.
• Knowledge and experience:
  • Storage conditions/requirements for different types of pharmaceutical products in the facility.
  • Basic understanding of degradation pathways and typical stability profiles of pharmaceutical products.
  • GDP legislation and relevant guidance, including national requirements.
  • Requirements for storage facilities, temperature control, and monitoring programmes, including mapping and qualification.
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS) and how to manage them effectively.
  • Understanding of current data integrity expectations.
  • Handling of returns/complaints/recalls.
  • Bona Fide checks.
  • Risks associated with falsified medicines.
  • Expectations of a robust Technical (Quality) Agreement with contractors & outsourcing companies.
  • Narcotics and psychotropic substances, plus other controlled medicines legislation.
  • Auditing requirements and auditing techniques.
• Experience of picking/packing procedures and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) principles.
• Managing quality complaints and customer queries including service issues.
• Active involvement in GDP regulatory inspections.
• Familiarity with GDP operations of the Licence Holder.
• Participation in internal audits to monitor the QMS, identify weaknesses, and capture improvement opportunities.
• Customer audits of the site and external audits covering various stages in the distribution process.
• Supplier and Customer approval process.
• Creating, maintaining, and auditing documentation and records to ensure GDP compliance.
• Understanding of typical IT systems used in GDP activities.
• Security of storage, traceability during storage and onward distribution.

The Person

• Will hold an up-to-date RP qualification.
• Has worked in a similar GMP/GDP setting with a good understanding of CAPA, OOs, OOT, change controls, etc.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Lead Responsible Person/ RP Pharmaceutical
• Company: Russell Taylor Group Ltd
• Location: Warrington, Cheshire
• Posted: (none provided)
• Closes: Jan 4th 2026
• Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time