Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Curaleaf International in Sunderland, England, is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Officer to lead QA activities across GMP and GDP compliance, maintaining and improving the QMS. You will mentor staff, deputise for QA Manager and collaborate with Production, Warehouse and Quality teams to uphold the highest standards.

This on-site role offers a leadership path in a fast-growing EU‑GMP environment, with responsibilities spanning deviations, CAPAs, audits, quality metrics and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Quality Assurance or similar role.
• Experience leading or mentoring a QA team or senior/lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP environments and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to drive CAPAs, deviations, audits and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Quality Management System (QMS), including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, recalls, complaints and audits.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality events and ensure effective CAPAs are implemented.
• Monitor quality KPIs, identify trends and provide quality reports to management.
• Support and participate in customer and regulatory audits, including responding to audit findings.
• Ensure GMP and GDP requirements across manufacturing and distribution activities.
• Promote and enforce SOPs, policies, procedures and controlled documentation.
• Mentor QA team members and contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Support quality training across Quality, Production and Warehouse teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and improve quality processes.
• Deputise for the QA Manager when required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Team leadership

GMP/GDP experience

Audits & CAPAs

Quality metrics & reporting

Education

Science degree

Job description

Ready to make a real impact on quality, compliance and patient care?

Here at Curaleaf Laboratories, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Officer to join our Quality team and play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving our Quality Management System (QMS).

As a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of EU-GMP medical cannabis, quality is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your QA expertise within a growing and evolving industry, helping ensure that pharmaceutical‑grade medical cannabis products meet the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA professional looking to take on greater responsibility, provide leadership within the QA function and make a real impact on quality and compliance across the business.

This role is on‑site in Sunderland, England.

About us:

Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting‑edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International’s network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU‑GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU‑GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four 20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU‑GMP producer Northern Green Canada.

Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

The Role

As Senior Quality Assurance Officer, you will provide management and support across quality activities relating to GMP and GDP, helping to ensure the business maintains high standards of regulatory compliance across manufacturing and distribution operations.

You will work closely with Quality, Production, Warehouse and other teams, providing guidance and support while helping to develop a strong culture of continuous quality improvement.

As a senior member of the QA team, you will mentor and support colleagues and deputise for the QA Manager when required.

About Us

Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting‑edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International’s network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU‑GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU‑GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four 20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU‑GMP producer Northern Green Canada.

Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Quality Management System (QMS), including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, recalls, complaints and audits.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality events, OOS results and customer complaints, ensuring effective CAPAs are implemented.
• Monitor quality KPIs, identify trends and provide clear quality reports to management.
• Support and participate in customer and regulatory audits, including responding to audit findings.
• Ensure GMP and GDP requirements are maintained across manufacturing and distribution activities.
• Promote and enforce SOPs, policies, procedures and controlled documentation.
• Mentor and support QA team members and contribute to a strong culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Support quality training across Quality, Production and Warehouse teams.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to identify risks and improve quality processes.
• Deputise for the QA Manager when required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced QA professional with:

• 5+ years' experience in Quality Assurance or a similar role.
• Experience leading, managing or mentoring a team, or providing support in a senior/lead capacity.
• A degree in Science or a related discipline.
• Strong experience with RCA, CAPAs, deviations, audits and quality metrics.
• Experience working within a regulated GMP/GDP environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing quality risks and supporting continuous improvement.
• Experience dealing with customer and/or regulatory audits and challenging audit findings.
• Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• The confidence to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and senior management.
• A calm, practical and organised approach, with strong decision‑making and prioritisation skills.

You’ll be someone who takes ownership, works confidently and can build strong relationships while maintaining a clear focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a growing Quality function at an important stage in its development, with the opportunity to influence quality standards, support new projects and validations, and help shape continuous improvement across the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a senior QA position, with the opportunity to provide leadership, mentor colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of Curaleaf's quality culture.