Senior Quality Officer

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work

Retail discounts

On-site parking

Wellbeing resources

Descrizione del lavoro

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Quality Officer for a leading life sciences organisation based in a state-of-the-art laboratory facility. In a PE-backed CRO, you will lead quality systems and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality laboratory operations.

You will drive continuous improvement, audits, CAPA, and investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams while ensuring timely quality decisions and a supportive culture.

Competenze

• Degree or higher in a scientific discipline (e.g., Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Quality Assurance / Quality Management)
• Extensive experience in a Quality or regulated (GxP) environment with strong understanding of quality systems, audits, deviations, CAPA, and change control
• Proven experience leading investigations, audits, and quality reviews
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence in making technical quality decisions
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and work to deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams

Mansioni

• Oversee the effectiveness of the quality management system by managing documentation, processes, and system controls
• Review and approve deviations, investigations, and corrective actions to ensure compliance and timely completion
• Lead investigations into quality issues, identifying root causes and ensuring appropriate actions are implemented
• Plan, lead, and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits to ensure audit readiness and successful outcomes
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on quality data analysis

Conoscenze

Quality management systems

Audits

CAPA

GxP

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Quality reviews

Investigation leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

ROLE OVERVIEW We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Officer to join a leading life sciences organisation based in a state-of-the-art laboratory facility. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative team within a Private Equity-backed CRO, where your expertise will help uphold high standards of quality and compliance. In this senior role, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of quality systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting high-quality laboratory operations. You will work closely with operational and scientific teams, providing expert oversight and driving initiatives for quality excellence.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the effectiveness of the quality management system by managing documentation, processes, and system controls
• Review and approve deviations, investigations, and corrective actions to ensure compliance and timely completion
• Lead investigations into quality issues, identifying root causes and ensuring appropriate actions are implemented
• Plan, lead, and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits to ensure audit readiness and successful outcomes
• As the Senior Quality Officer, you will develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on quality data analysis

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree or higher level in a scientific discipline (e.g., Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Quality Assurance / Quality Management)
• Extensive experience working in a Quality or regulated (GxP) environment, with a strong understanding of quality systems, audits, deviations, CAPA, and change control
• Proven experience leading investigations, audits, and quality reviews
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence in making technical quality decisions
• You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and work to deadlines
• You will communicate effectively and build strong collaborative relationships across teams

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions, health cash plans, cycle-to-work scheme, retail discounts, and free on-site parking. You will also gain access to wellbeing resources, continuous development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values your growth.

Key Words: Quality assurance / GxP / audits / investigations / CAPA / continuous improvement / laboratory / compliance / regulatory / scientific / CRO / life sciences

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.