Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

SRG; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking a Quality Assurance professional for a hybrid role. This position involves implementing global quality systems, supporting documentation processes, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree and at least five years of experience in QA roles within the pharmaceutical sector. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive quality initiatives and maintain high standards. If you are passionate about quality and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in QA roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement global quality systems and support documentation processes.
• Act as a point of contact for queries on newly implemented systems.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

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Job Type: 12 Months Contract – possible extension or perm offered after

Employment Start Date: 19th May – earlier if possible

Onsite requirement: This will be a hybrid role

Location: Slough

Salary: £31.99 per hour - PAYE

Role Purpose & Scope

Working as part of the QA Systems Team. Implementation of the global quality systems including on-site training, cross-department communication, and preparation activities. Implementation and maintenance of the global standards process. Support with the management of documentation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Enrolment and site maintenance of the global standards process.
• Support with the documentation management processes.
• Support with implementation of the global systems including preparation work, support with the validation and qualification activities, enrolment of the online training program, alignment with stakeholders to ensure robust implementation of the system.
• Oversight of internal quality records to ensure they are completed on time.
• Acts as a point of contact for general queries relating to newly implemented systems.
• Alignment with the global project team to ensure the project is executed in a timely manner and as expected.
• Perform all business-related activities that may be reasonably requested and as instructed by the respective line manager and/or Senior Management Team.
• Takes personal responsibility for promoting quality culture.

Key Stakeholders

• Global QMS
• QA Systems Team

Qualifications

Education/Degree

Required

Bachelors of Science (or equivalent experience)

Field of Study - Science or QA discipline

Language(s)

Required

Ability Level - 2 - Business Fluent

Work Experience

Area

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in QA relevant roles.

Level

Advanced - 5-10 years

Area

Extended experience in implementation of IT PQS systems.

Other Requirements

• Has the personal determination to make performance happen with people not in reporting lines.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to streamline/lean processes. Be open-minded with the enthusiasm and motivation to learn, improve, and innovate.
• Demonstrates an ability to see the big picture.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Believes diversity creates strength within the team.
• Embraces and creates collaborative relationships.
• Has the clarity of thought to deliver clear unambiguous communication.
• Excellent project management skills. Be able to lead by example.
• Demonstrates an ability to champion quality concepts and influence others.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Quality Assurance and Science

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing