Cranleigh
Location
Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
Due to continued growth, our pharmaceutical client has the opportunity for a QA Team Leader to join its team. As a senior member of the QA team, you will lead a small QA team, working closely with the Head of Department to ensure the smooth operations of the Quality Assurance department.
Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
Provide QA advice, guidance and training to all staff within the Company to ensure correct management of all QA responsibilities.
Maintenance of QA policies, procedures and documentation to ensure compliance to quality regulations and good working practices throughout the Company.
Lead, develop and coach the QA Officers to ensure maximisation of individual and team performance.
Ensure daily / weekly / monthly scheduled QA tasks are completed on time and any subsequent actions are followed up.
Conduct internal audits (both scheduled and unscheduled) assigned by the Head of Quality.
Host client / regulatory audits and generate responses to observations.
Inspect plans, analytical phases and reports for projects including those requiring GLP or GCP compliance.
Measure and monitor the effectiveness and compliance of the eQMS.
Required experience / qualifications:
Essential
Scientific degree (ideally chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or a related subject).
Proven experience in a similar capacity, including experience leading/managing a Quality Assurance team in the Pharmaceutical QC laboratory or related industry.
Extensive experience in the creation, review/approval of deviations, OOS investigations and CAPA.
Experience in root cause analysis and problem solving.
Experience in hosting client audits and performing internal audits.
Experience of change control processes, dealing with customer complaints, review/approval of validation protocols and reports and Quality Metric Trending.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
Proven ability and desire to continuously improve, by seeking new approaches and generating ideas.
Proven ability to plan work effectively, prioritising workload and adapting to changing business needs.
Ability to work proactively to solve problems and manage time effectively.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Flexible approach, with a can-do attitude and willing to work outside normal hours if necessary.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
Experience in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience using QPulse or equivalent eQMS system.
Experience of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency GMP inspections (e.g., MHRA, FDA, UKAS).
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Group Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable pharmaceutical organisation at an exciting stage of growth – Apply Now!
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