Quality Assurance Specialist

HIRANI; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Pharma Services is seeking a QA-focused professional to ensure GMP compliance across pharmaceutical operations. The role involves monitoring manufacturing, quality control, development and distribution to uphold regulatory standards and product integrity.

You will lead QA activities, participate in audits, review critical documentation, and support supplier management while driving continuous improvement of quality systems and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Experience working within GMP/ISO quality systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical products (GMP, QMS, QRM, product lifecycles).
• Ability to review production/lab data and support deviation management, CAPA and change control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review manufacturing, quality control, product development and distribution for regulatory compliance.
• Provide QA support across departments and with internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist in internal/external audits and review critical documentation.
• Support supplier management processes and data integrity reviews.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of quality systems (deviation, CAPA, change control, risk assessments).
• Prepare product quality reviews and act as a point of contact for compliance queries.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

GMP knowledge

Quality system experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Life Science degree

Job description

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.