Operational Quality Manager - GMP Oversight & CI (15M FTC)

Gsk; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK Barnard Castle is seeking an Operational Quality (OQ) Manager on a circa 15-month secondment/FTC. You will lead a team ensuring GMP adherence across production, warehouse, utilities and labs at a highly regulated site.

The role involves proactive quality culture, decision-making on quality escalations, and continuous improvement to prevent issues. You will report to the site Operational Quality Lead, manage ~4 direct reports, and oversee quality oversight processes with risk-based decision

Qualifications

• Degree in scientific/engineering discipline, or equivalent experience, ideally in pharma manufacturing.
• Operational Quality (OQ) experience.
• Experience leading teams; people management.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and QMS applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ~4 direct reports ensuring GMP processes and personnel adherence to procedures.
• Perform spot-checks across GMP areas to ensure quality standards and compliance.
• Review Quality Oversight trends and ensure timely actions and adjustments to oversight frequency.
• Partner with area management to support Quality Oversight with department owners.
• Maintain current Quality Oversight risk assessment based on trends and changes.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality oversight schedule and action plans.
• Ensure facilities meet housekeeping standards with timely escalation and actions.
• Role-model GPS standards and participate in tiered accountability meetings.
• Foster QSWM culture through coaching on procedures, compliance, and patient safety.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Influencing Without Authority

Lean Management

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance (QA)

Risk Awareness

Technical Writing

Education

Degree in relevant Scientific/Engineering discipline

Job description

GSK Barnard Castle is seeking an Operational Quality (OQ) Manager on a circa 15-month secondment/FTC. You will lead a team ensuring GMP adherence across production, warehouse, utilities and labs at a highly regulated site.

The role involves proactive quality culture, decision-making on quality escalations, and continuous improvement to prevent issues. You will report to the site Operational Quality Lead, manage ~4 direct reports, and oversee quality oversight processes with risk-based decision