Quality & Compliance Officer

Perrigo; Hanley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards at Perrigo

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a highly organized Quality & Compliance Officer (Pharma) to join our Quality team. You will help release pharmaceutical products by ensuring batch documentation, testing, and quality records meet GDP and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with QPs, labs, and supply chain partners to maintain the highest quality and patient safety, while driving continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry required.
• Experience in GMP/GDP environments preferred.
• Degree in scientific discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review batch documentation and coordinate sample dispatch to labs.
• Ensure samples and records are properly labelled and stored.
• Support batch release with QPs to ensure timely certification.
• Maintain quality records and document control per policy.
• Coordinate documentation, retention, and disposal of quality files.
• Prepare weekly testing and batch release schedules and liaise with partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Quality & Compliance Officer Pharma to join our Quality team and support the effective release and distribution of pharmaceutical products within a regulated environment.

Reporting into the Quality function, you will play a critical role in ensuring that batch documentation, testing activities, and quality records are managed accurately and in compliance with internal procedures, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and applicable regulatory requirements. You will work closely with Qualified Persons (QPs), laboratories, supply chain partners, and external stakeholders to ensure products are released efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

This role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented quality professional with experience in the pharmaceutical industry who enjoys managing multiple priorities and contributing to a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Location: On-site, 5 days per week

Scope of the Role

Batch Documentation & Third-Party Import Management

• Review and verify batch documentation received for imported pharmaceutical products.
• Coordinate and manage the dispatch of samples to contract testing laboratories.
• Perform incoming sample inspections and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Verify that reference and retention samples are collected and maintained appropriately.
• Maintain and update the QP SharePoint tracker on a daily basis.
• Upload and organize batch-related documentation, including:
  - Certificates of Analysis (CoA)
  - Certificates of Conformity (CoC)
  - Delivery documentation
  - Temperature monitoring records
  - Bills of Lading
• Identify, document, and escalat deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and quality trends.
• Maintain testing and performance records for external laboratories.

Batch Release Support

• Support Qualified Persons (QPs) by ensuring batches are complete, accurate, and ready for certification.
• Proactively identify quality or documentation issues that could impact batch release.
• Coordinate and prioritize batch release activities to support business and customer requirements.

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Maintain quality records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support document control, archiving, and retention processes.
• Coordinate the secure disposal of obsolete quality documentation and samples.

Sample Management

• Prepare and coordinate samples requested by third-party customers, partners, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensure all required documentation is complete prior to sample release.
• Verify samples are correctly labelled and prepared according to quality procedures.
• Ensure samples intended for evaluation purposes are clearly identified and controlled.
• Maintain compliance by ensuring samples are only released following all applicable quality checks.

Communication & Reporting

• Prepare and distribute the weekly testing and batch release schedule.
• Liaise with internal departments, contract laboratories, and external partners to ensure timely processing of quality activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality & Compliance function.

Experience Required

Education & Experience

• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Compliance, Quality Operations, or related Quality function.
• Experience working in a regulated GMP and/or GDP environment.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical batch documentation, product release processes, and quality systems.
• Degree in a scientific discipline is advantageous; however, equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in english.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and with external partners.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a high level of accountability and ownership.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo