Quality Assurance Specialist – Change Controls & CAPA Lead

Blackfield Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Consultant in Surrey. This role focuses on managing Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPA processes, while ensuring compliance with GDP and GMP requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree in Life Sciences and 3–5 years’ experience in a GxP environment. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential. Competitive salary offered with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of EU GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Experience managing quality system processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Change Controls as owner, overseeing risk assessments, approvals, and closure.
• Support quality event management, ensuring deviations and CAPAs are addressed.
• Oversee QA-controlled documentation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Quality Management System

Change Control management

Deviations handling

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience

Tools

Veeva Vault

Q-Pulse

Job description

A pharmaceutical recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Consultant in Surrey. This role focuses on managing Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPA processes, while ensuring compliance with GDP and GMP requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree in Life Sciences and 3–5 years’ experience in a GxP environment. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential. Competitive salary offered with full-time employment.