Quality Assurance Officer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance

Free on site parking

Job summary

Curaleaf International is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Officer in Sunderland to uphold quality across GMP/GDP operations. The role involves deviations, CAPAs, root cause analysis, supplier quality, audits and continuous improvement. You’ll work with multiple teams to identify issues and implement effective solutions.

The ideal candidate will be detail-focused, with strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to process improvement in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance or similar role.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with deviations and CAPA.
• Experience with root cause analysis and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage deviations and CAPAs, including root cause analysis and risk assessment.
• Support supplier non-conformance investigations and supplier quality activities.
• Support complaints, recalls, audits and self-inspections.
• Prepare quality trend reports and support Periodic Quality Reviews (PQRs).
• Support supplier qualification and new projects from a Quality perspective.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP

CAPA

Root cause analysis

QMS

Deviations

Supplier quality

Communication skills

Education

Science-related degree

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Ready to make your mark in Quality within a fast-growing, international pharmaceutical environment?

Here at Curaleaf, we’re looking for a Quality Assurance Officer to join our Sunderland team and support the delivery of high standards across our GMP and GDP operations.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in deviations, CAPAs, root cause analysis, supplier quality, audits and continuous improvement, working closely with teams across the business to identify issues and put effective solutions in place.

If you’re detail-focused, proactive and enjoy finding ways to improve processes, this could be a great next step for you to develop your QA career within a growing, regulated environment.

About us

Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International’s network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four 20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada.

Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and support deviations and CAPAs, including root cause analysis and risk assessment.
• Support supplier non-conformance investigations and supplier quality activities.
• Support complaints, recalls, audits and self-inspections.
• Prepare quality trend reports and support Periodic Quality Reviews (PQRs).
• Support supplier qualification and new projects from a Quality perspective.
• Maintain Quality Technical Agreements and quality documentation.
• Support Quality and Production training.
• Promote compliance with SOPs, GMP/GDP requirements and company procedures.
• Work collaboratively across the business to identify and address quality risks and opportunities.

About You

You’ll be a proactive QA professional with strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance or similar role.
• Experience working within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Good knowledge of cGMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Practical experience with deviations and CAPA.
• Experience with root cause analysis and risk assessment.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• The ability to learn quickly and work effectively across different teams.
• Sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.

A science-related degree would be advantageous but is not essential where relevant experience is demonstrated.

What You Will Get From Us

We do not just offer a job. We grow careers and provide a supportive environment where your contribution is valued.

You will receive:

• Excellent holiday allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Free on site parking.

Please note that this role will close on Monday 5th October and we will begin reviewing applications after this date.