Senior Qualified Person (QP) - Pharmaceuticals - West London

Smart4Sciences; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical organisation in West London is seeking an experienced Senior Qualified Person (QP) to ensure GMP compliance and lead quality operations. This role involves overseeing batch certification and acting as the quality subject matter expert. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant experience in pharmaceutical QA. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Eligible to act as a Qualified Person (QP) under Human Medicines Regulation.
• Significant experience in a pharmaceutical QA or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing or supporting regulatory inspections (MHRA, FDA, EMA).

Responsibilities

• Perform all legal and routine duties of a Qualified Person.
• Oversee product onboarding and batch certification.
• Review and approve deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and investigations.
• Act as SME during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Provide QA oversight across various functions.

Skills

GMP compliance

Regulatory inspections

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Life Sciences

Job description

Senior Qualified Person (QP) - Pharmaceuticals - West London

About the Company

Smart4 Sciences is working with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation with a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company is known for its commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. As part of its continued UK growth, they are seeking an experienced Qualified Person (QP) to join their Quality team in a senior capacity.

The Role

As Senior QP, you'll play a key role in ensuring GMP compliance across all aspects of product release, importation, and quality operations. You'll act as the company's quality subject matter expert, oversee batch certification, and lead a team of QPs and releasing officers. This position combines hands‑on technical oversight with strategic leadership and offers real scope to shape and influence quality processes across the UK business.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all legal and routine duties of a Qualified Person under EU Directive 2001/83/EC and Annex 16 of the EU Guide to GMP.
• Oversee product onboarding and batch certification in line with MIA and MA requirements.
• Review and approve deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and investigations.
• Act as SME during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Provide QA oversight across manufacturing, tech transfer, QC, supply chain, and warehouse functions.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve quality and compliance risks promptly.
• Support business growth through due diligence and the integration of new products or dosage forms.

About You

• Eligible to act as a Qualified Person (QP) under Human Medicines Regulation 2012 / EU Directive 2001/83/EC.
• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Life Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in a pharmaceutical QA or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing or supporting regulatory inspections (MHRA, FDA, EMA).
• Experience with oral solid dosage forms and/or non‑sterile liquids and suspensions desirable.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Chance to play a pivotal role in a growing UK operation.
• Opportunity to shape and enhance quality processes.
• Supportive and flexible working environment.

Interested? Apply now or contact Gareth Gooley at ; a specialist in Pharmaceutical Quality & Compliance recruitment, for a confidential conversation about this opportunity