Quality Assurance Specialist

OASIS Group; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group is seeking a QA professional to ensure and enhance GMP compliance across pharma products within Pharma Services. You will monitor manufacturing, QC, development and distribution to uphold regulatory standards, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard product integrity.

Role includes contributing to quality systems, deviation management and audits, with hybrid working after probation. Strong life science background and GMP expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a Life Science or closely related field
• Significant experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry or with demonstrable knowledge may meet educational requirements
• Experience working within a Quality System (e.g. GMP, ISO) and knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals

Responsibilities

• Ensure and enhance quality and GMP compliance of pharmaceutical products
• Monitor and review manufacturing, quality control, product development and distribution for regulatory compliance
• Provide QA support across departments and collaborate with stakeholders to uphold product integrity

Skills

Quality System

GMP knowledge

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Education

Life Science degree or equivalent

Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry

Job description

Who We Are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Skills and attributes

• Quality System
• Knowledge of GMP
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11804

*Please note that if you have already applied for this position in the past 12 months, you do not need to repply as your exisiting application will remain valid*

The Role

The role focuses on ensuring and enhancing the quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance of pharmaceutical products within Almac Pharma Services.

The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing various operational areas—including manufacturing, quality control, product development, and distribution—to assess and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. They will provide expert quality assurance support across departments, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to uphold product integrity and meet project timelines.

In addition to oversight responsibilities, the post holder will actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of quality systems such as deviation management, CAPA, change control, and risk assessments. They will participate in internal and external audits, review critical documentation, and support supplier management processes.

The role also involves reviewing production and laboratory data, compiling product quality reviews, and serving as a key contact for compliance-related queries, all with the overarching goal of safeguarding the quality and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical products.

Key Requirements

• Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK
• Degree (or equivalent) in a Life Science or closely related field OR Significant experience working within the Pharmaceutical Industry along with demonstrable knowledge may be considered as sufficient to meet educational requirements for this role.
• Significant experience working within an established Quality System (e.g. GMP, ISO)
• Comprehensive, working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical products are essential, including familiarity with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, Quality Risk Management and Pharmaceutical Product Lifecycles

Further Information

The working pattern for this role is a flex pattern between the hours of 07:00 – 19:00 with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00.

You will be eligible for hybrid working following the successful completion of probation.

This role requires coverage beyond normal working hours on a regular basis and it is a condition of your employment that you are able to fulfil this requirement of the role.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 18th September 2026

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer