Senior QA Officer, Pharmaceutical

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking a Senior QA Officer to enhance their Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure product compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the QA Manager, overseeing quality assurance processes and driving a strong culture of quality within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in batch review and release in pharmaceuticals.
• GMP QA experience preferred.
• Familiar with CAPA, deviations, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance for pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain and improve QMS performance.
• Conduct internal and external audits.

Skills

Communication

Quality Management

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Degree in a STEM-related subject

Tools

Fishbone Analysis

5 Whys

Job description

Senior QA Officer, Pharmaceutical

Location: Stevenage (fully onsite x5 days a week)

Type: Permanent

Salary: 35000 - 45000 depending on experience; possible scope for exceptional candidates

Russell Taylor Group is working exclusively with an established pharmaceutical manufacturing company seeking an experienced Senior QA Officer to work closely with the QA Manager and deputize when needed. This role plays a key part in developing the QMS and fostering a positive change culture within the company. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization.

The Role:

1. Responsible for quality management, assurance, and auditing related to pharmaceutical products.
2. Ensure products are fit for purpose before release.
3. Maintain and improve QMS performance, managing deviations, CAPA, and change control processes.
4. Investigate and communicate customer or supplier complaints.
5. Handle customer requests and queries promptly according to procedures.
6. Participate in internal and external audits, including regulatory audits.
7. Author and approve routine QMS activities.
8. Perform Root Cause Analysis using tools like Fishbone and 5 Whys.
9. Author, review, and approve controlled documents.
10. Support GMP training and internal audit programs.
11. Maintain the site QMS and report relevant KPIs.

The Person:

1. Degree in a STEM-related subject.
2. Experience in batch review and release.
3. GMP QA experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
4. Experience with CAPA, deviations, change controls, and auditing.
5. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

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