Materials Quality Associate - 12 Months FTC

Norgine; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Norgine is seeking a Materials Quality Associate to provide quality oversight of suppliers and ensure compliance across API, excipient and packaging materials. You will partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs and external partners to uphold quality standards and patient safety.

The role reports to the Materials Quality Manager and is a 12-month fixed-term position, offering exposure to a global quality framework and opportunities to drive supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience in QA/QC or supplier quality.
• Knowledge of GMP/GDP and quality systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of API, excipient and packaging suppliers.
• Support supplier qualification, audits and quality agreements.
• Investigate supplier quality issues, deviations and CAPAs.
• Identify and mitigate supplier/material quality risks.
• Maintain compliant quality records and documentation.
• Drive improvements to enhance supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on quality strategy.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Supplier Quality

Regulated Environment

GMP/GDP

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree (scientific discipline)

Job description

Want a 3D Career? Join Norgine.

At Norgine, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community. We call this the 3D career, offering a well-rounded experience in a supportive environment where people can continue to learn, contribute and grow.

Want a 3D Career? Join Norgine.

At Norgine, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community. We call this the 3D career, offering a well-rounded experience in a supportive environment where people can continue to learn, contribute and grow.

Norgine: Transforming Healthcare, Backed by Over a Century of Expertise.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Quality Associate to join our Global Quality Team and play a vital role in ensuring the quality, compliance and reliability of materials used in the manufacture of products that improve patient outcomes.

The Role

As a Materials Quality Associate, you will provide quality oversight of commercially critical suppliers, supporting supplier performance, risk management and regulatory compliance. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and external partners to maintain the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

This position will report to Materials Quality Manager and will be offered on a 12 Months fixed-term basis.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quality oversight of API, excipient and packaging material suppliers
• Support supplier qualification, audits, documentation reviews and quality agreements
• Investigate supplier-related quality issues, deviations, complaints and CAPAs
• Identify and mitigate supplier and material quality risks
• Maintain compliant quality records, procedures and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier performance and quality processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support Norgine's Global Quality strategy

Essential

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline
• Experience within Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing or a related regulated environment
• Knowledge of GMP/GDP requirements and quality management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong attention to detail and organisational abilityAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities

  Desirable

  • Experience supporting supplier audits and supplier performance management
  • Experience managing investigations, deviations and CAPAs within a pharmaceutical or regulated industry environment

  What Makes You Successful

  You are proactive, accountable and committed to delivering results. You are comfortable addressing complex issues, driving continuous improvement and building collaborative relationships across teams and suppliers. You bring sound judgement, a quality-focused mindset and the confidence to challenge constructively when required.

  Life at Norgine

  • Drive: Taking ownership and making decisions that support our business priorities
  • Dare: Challenging respectfully, embracing innovation and seeking better ways of working
  • Develop: Building strong partnerships, valuing different perspectives and helping others realise their potential

  We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about quality, compliance and delivering excellence for patients, we would love to hear from you.

  This advert summarises the key responsibilities of the position and is not exhaustive. Norgine may adjust responsibilities to meet business and organisational needs

  Benefits

  Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.