Responsible Person

Smartway Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartway Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in London is seeking an experienced Responsible Person to oversee regulatory compliance for wholesale operations and support ongoing business expansion.

You will use our electronic Quality Management System and custom-built tools to assure MHRA criteria are met, monitor quality processes, and maintain critical documentation across UK and international activities. The ideal candidate has a life science degree and at least two years of wholesale experience, with

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences or related field.
• At least 2 years wholesale distribution experience.
• Candidate meets MHRA criteria for Responsible Person (RP).
• Demonstrable experience managing a Quality Management System in the UK or Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Use the electronic Quality Management System and other systems to assure and monitor compliance.
• Oversee quality processes and maintain essential documentation across wholesale operations.
• Support business expansion with regulatory and quality oversight.

Skills

Quality management

Wholesale distribution experience

Life sciences degree

MHRA criteria knowledge

QMS experience

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

Smartway is a specialist distributor, partnering with healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, aid organisations and charities to ensure medicines access to patients all over the world.

We are looking for an additional Responsible Person to support continued business expansion. Day-to-day, the role will involve using our electronic Quality Management System and other custom-built systems to assure and monitor compliance within the business.

The ideal candidate would have a degree in a life science and at least 2 years’ wholesale experience; applicants should meet the MHRA criteria for being an RP and have demonstrable experience of managing a Quality Management System within the UK or Ireland.

Experience in the following business models is desirable:

• Unlicensed import and distribution (from Listed and non-Listed countries under an MS Licence);
• Distribution globally, including checking customs documentation;
• Secondary packaging activities;
• Import and export of medical devices and cosmetics;
• Distribution of veterinary products;
• Distribution of Controlled Drugs.