Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
2 days ago
Uxbridge
I'm working with a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation who are seeking an experienced QA Senior Specialist to join its expanding Quality team on a 12 month initial contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a high‑performing GMP environment dedicated to developing and supplying transformative medicines to patients. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of quality excellence, ensuring that manufacturing, testing and distribution activities meet the highest regulatory and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities • Act as a QA subject‑matter expert across GMP operations, providing quality oversight to manufacturing, QC laboratories, and supply chain activities., • Lead and support deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and investigations to ensure timely and compliant closure., • Perform batch record reviews, product quality assessments, and provide QA approval for release‑related activities (as applicable to the licence framework)., • Support internal and external audits, including preparation, participation, and follow‑up of corrective actions., • Partner with cross‑functional teams (Manufacturing, MS&T, Engineering, Supply Chain, QC, Validation) to ensure compliance and continuous improvement., • Contribute to the development and maintenance of GMP documentation, SOPs, and quality systems., • Provide quality input on technology transfers, equipment qualification, process validation, and change initiatives., • Drive a strong quality culture, ensuring that compliance expectations are clearly communicated and consistently upheld. Essential Requirements • Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or related field., • Significant experience in GMP quality assurance within pharmaceuticals, biologics, or advanced therapies., • Strong understanding of EU and UK GMP regulations and industry standards., • Demonstrated expertise in managing deviations, CAPA, change control, and quality systems., • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills., • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team. Desirable Experience • Exposure to sterile manufacturing, biologics, cell therapy, or advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)., • Experience supporting regulatory inspections (MHRA, EMA, FDA or equivalent)., • Knowledge of electronic quality systems (e.g. Veeva, TrackWise). If this is something you'd be interested in, feel free to get in touch -