QA Lead & Qualified Person (QP)

RBW Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced QA Lead & Qualified Person (QP) to oversee quality assurance for sterile pharmaceutical products. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and supporting regulatory inspections. Ideal candidates should hold UK qualification and have at least 5 years' experience in quality management within the pharmaceutical industry. Regular travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK-registered Qualified Person.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical quality management, ideally within sterile manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Act as a UK Qualified Person in compliance with regulations.
• Lead and manage a team of 4 QA professionals.
• Oversee batch release of sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Develop and maintain robust quality systems.
• Conduct internal audits and support inspections.
• Drive quality culture across all sites.

Skills

Team leadership

Compliance with GMP standards

Quality assurance

Regulatory inspections

Education

UK-registered Qualified Person

Job description

QA Lead & Qualified Person (QP)

Location : Luton (with regular travel to Nottingham and North London)

Industry : Sterile Pharmaceutical Products

Direct Reports : 4

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated QA Lead & Qualified Person (QP) to join a growing team, overseeing quality assurance activities across multiple sites. This is a pivotal role ensuring compliance with GMP standards in the manufacture of sterile pharmaceutical products. You will be based in Luton, with regular travel to our facilities in Nottingham and North London.

Key Responsibilitiesh3>

• Act as a UK Qualified Person in accordance with Directive 2001 / 83 / EC and UK Human Medicines Regulations.
• Lead and manage a team of 4 QA professionals, providing mentorship and strategic direction.
• Oversee batch release of sterile pharmaceutical products, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust quality systems and ensure continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct internal audits and support external regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and supply chain teams.
• Drive quality culture across all sites and ensure alignment with corporate standards.

Requirements:

• Must be a UK-registered Qualified Person.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical quality management, ideally within sterile manufacturing.
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