Senior QA Officer - Vendor Assurance

TN United Kingdom; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Officer specializing in Vendor Assurance. In this pivotal role, you will manage the Vendor Assurance Program, ensuring compliance with GMP guidelines and regulatory standards. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement in supplier quality performance, collaborating closely with internal teams and external vendors. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and a bonus scheme. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing patient care and making a real difference in the pharmaceutical sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Holiday Buy/Sell

3% Bonus

Bravo Benefits Platform

Salary Sacrifice for Electric Vehicles

Qualifications

• Degree in a science-related subject is preferred.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical quality environment or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage Vendor Assurance Program and maintain vendor agreements.
• Communicate with vendors for questionnaires and supplier intelligence.
• Support self-inspection program and liaise with internal departments.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Quality Environment

GMP Guidelines

Auditing Experience

Regulatory Authority Inspections

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Science-related Subject

Job description

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Ethypharm

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Romford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting a Senior Quality Assurance Officer - Vendor Assurance.

Ethypharm is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Quality Assurance Officer - Vendor Assurance. The role holder will be responsible for providing day-to day assistance with the management and development of the Vendor Assurance Program established within Ethypharm UK.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Preparation and maintenance of the Vendor schedule Preparation and maintenance of Vendor Quality/Technical agreements for suppliers where these documents are required.
• Communicating with vendors and arranging for the completion, return and assessment of questionnaires or the provision of other supplier intelligence e.g. TSE/BSE, GMP Certificates
• Applies the principles of continuous improvement by identifying and actioning improvements and efficiencies for areas of responsibility
• Preparation and maintenance of Supply Chain Maps
• Liaising with internal departments in particular NPD, Procurement, Regulatory and Quality to determine future needs e.g. new manufacturers and update the vendor schedule/prepare documentation accordingly.
• Support the Ethypharm UK self-inspection program
• Exhibits Ethypharm's core values of Teamwork, Excellence, Demanding & Caring, Entrepreneurship & Commitment in all activities

Skills/Experience

• Educated to degree level (in appropriate science related subject) or equivalent is preferred
• Experience working in a Pharmaceutical Quality environment / in a manufacturing environment (previous background maybe in production, engineering, validation or other discipline)
• Good understanding of EU regulatory guidelines related to GMP and Vendor activities (Orange guide)
• Previous experience of regulatory authority inspections
• Auditing Experience
• Lead auditor trained

About you

You are an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a strong background in GMP and vendor assurance within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. You have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to uphold the highest quality standards. With a proactive mindset and strong analytical skills, you're comfortable managing audits, reviewing technical documentation, and driving continuous improvement in supplier quality performance.

What we offer you

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays (prorated)
• Holiday Buy/Sell - an opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days of holiday
• 3% Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
• Bravo Benefits Platform - offering a variety of discounts, financial support, My MindPal, wellbeing app, menopause support and more
• Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles with Tusker (dependent on meeting policy eligibility)

Working hours information

• Monday - Friday 37.5hours per week, hybrid role, based at our Romford site.

Please note, at present, we are unable to assist with sponsorship for right to work.

Why Ethypharm?

Ethypharm is a leading mid-sized international pharmaceutical company, with strong European roots, that manufactures and provides essential medicines, with a focus on hospital care, central nervous system (severe pain and addiction) and internal medicine.

Ethypharm has 1,700 employees dedicated to its various pharmaceutical activities, of which 1400 are in industrial operations. Our six production sites located in France, the UK, Spain,
and China have expertise in injectables and complex oral solid forms.

At Ethypharm, you will be a part of a team dedicated and committed to improving patients' lives.

Our Romford facility is located 20 miles from the centre of London and consists of over 6700 square metres of a high-quality, modern pharmaceutical facility where we mix, fill, sterilise, inspect, pack, and label a wide range of medicines.

At Ethypharm we recognise the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets with the needs of our business.