Quality Manager GMP Facilities & Equipment Qualification Validation (FTC)

GSK; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Quality Manager for their new R&D facility in Weybridge, UK. This role involves leading qualification and validation activities in a GMP environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, alongside significant experience in a GMP-regulated setting. This is a full-time position with a fixed-term contract until 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a GMP-regulated environment focused on facilities and equipment qualification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Experience with risk-based approaches to validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification and validation activities for facilities and laboratory equipment.
• Develop and approve validation documentation to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

Validation software

Document management systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of just three years since our launch we've grown evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity at the heart of everything we do. It unites us inspires us and challenges us to be better every day driven by our agile performance-focused culture.

Quality Manager - GMP - Facilities & Equipment Qualification / Validation

Initial fixed term contract until end of 2026

Position Overview

• This is an exciting new project-based role to support Haleons new R&D Facility in Weybridge
• We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in facilities and equipment qualification and validation within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site compliance ensuring that all facilities utilities and equipment meet regulatory corporate and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute qualification and validation activities for facilities utilities and Laboratory equipment in accordance with GMP guidelines and site procedures.
• Develop review and approve protocols (IQ / OQ / PQ) reports and other validation documentation to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning and qualification projects including risk assessments and change control processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering Maintenance Production and Quality Control) to ensure timely completion of qualification and validation deliverables.
• Participate in investigations deviations CAPAs and root cause analysis related to qualification and validation issues.
• Maintain validation master plans and schedules ensuring ongoing compliance and readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Stay current with evolving industry standards regulatory requirements (e.g. EMA FDA) and best practices in validation and GMP compliance.
• Support internal and external audits responding to queries and providing documentation as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g. Chemistry Biology Engineering) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in a GMP-regulated environment with a focus on facilities and equipment qualification and validation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Strong technical writing analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with risk-based approaches to validation and change management processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency with validation software document management systems and MS Office Suite.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in commissioning qualification and validation projects for new facility start-ups or expansions.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring validation and utility systems (HVAC WFI compressed gases etc.).
• Project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to compliance and operational excellence.

Location

This position is based onsite in Weybridge UK

Job Posting End Date

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. Its important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process we may ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development refinement and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential used only for legitimate business purposes and will never be used in making any employment decisions including hiring decisions.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

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Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon please get in touch.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Load & Unload,Project / Program Management,Time Management,Calibration,Industrial Equipment,Agriculture,Asset Management,Materials Handling,Mechanical Knowledge,Maintenance,Equipment Repair,Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1