Senior Quality Assurance Lead (GMP/QMS)

Staffline; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwork invites applications for a Senior QA Officer position based in South Lanarkshire. The role leads the QA function to ensure products and processes meet the highest quality and compliance standards, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive improvements and maintain GMP compliance across the site.

You will oversee key QA activities, support investigations and change controls, and contribute to training and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific or technical discipline, or relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the QA team with coaching and day‑to‑day guidance.
• Ensure quality activities meet GMP, compliance and business requirements.
• Review batch documentation and support product release activities.
• Oversee investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Monitor quality performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage customer and product quality complaints and investigations.
• Deliver QA and QMS training to promote quality standards.
• Maintain audit and inspection readiness for regulatory and customer audits.
• Collaborate with Production, QC and other departments to maintain product quality.

Skills

QA leadership

GMP compliance

CAPA management

QMS training

Audits and inspections

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HND/ Degree in a scientific or technical discipline

Job description

Brightwork invites applications for a Senior QA Officer position based in South Lanarkshire. The role leads the QA function to ensure products and processes meet the highest quality and compliance standards, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive improvements and maintain GMP compliance across the site.

You will oversee key QA activities, support investigations and change controls, and contribute to training and audit readiness.