Quality Assurance Specialist (GDP)

Walker Cole International Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization is seeking a GDP Specialist to enhance their distribution compliance function. You will support UK Responsible Persons in daily GDP activities, manage documentation, and conduct compliance checks. Successful candidates will have experience in GDP-regulated environments and a strong understanding of UK/EU regulations. This role emphasizes collaboration across teams in a dynamic setting, contributing to the maintenance of robust quality standards in pharmaceutical distribution.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a GDP-regulated pharmaceutical environment is essential.
• Understanding of UK/EU GDP requirements is critical.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support UK RPs in day-to-day GDP activities.
• Manage documentation for compliance and Quality Management System.
• Conduct compliance checks for suppliers and customers.

Skills

Experience in a GDP-regulated pharmaceutical environment

Understanding of UK/EU GDP requirements

Excellent organization skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-focused approach

Job description

Walker Cole International is partnering with a global pharmaceutical organisation to appoint a GDP Specialist to support their UK Responsible Persons (RPs) and strengthen the company's distribution compliance function. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with RP teams in both the UK and Europe, contributing to the maintenance of robust GDP standards across multiple markets.

As a GDP Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting UK RPs in day‑to‑day GDP activities, ensuring wholesale distribution operations remain compliant with the company's WDA(H).
• Assisting with documentation management, deviations, change controls, and ongoing maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Conducting supplier and customer checks, reviewing compliance documentation, and supporting qualification activities across the UK and Europe.
• Collaborating with wider European quality teams to align processes, prepare for inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful as a GDP Specialist, you will have:

• Previous experience working within a GDP-regulated pharmaceutical environment and exposure to supporting Responsible Persons.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU GDP requirements with confidence working under an established Quality Management System.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across UK and European teams.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach with the ability to prioritise tasks and support compliance activities in a fast-paced setting.

GDP Specialist | Good Distribution Practice | Pharmaceutical Distribution | GDP | WDA(H) | Responsible Person | RP | QMS | Supplier Qualification | European Quality | Compliance | Audits | Documentation Management | Quality Assurance | Supply Chain | MHRA | EU GDP