QA Specialist
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2025 |
| Location: | Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6PT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4732172_1760019971 |
Summary
About the OpportunityA leading global pharmaceutical organisation is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their UK-based team. This company is committed to regulatory excellence and continuous improvement in the commercialisation of medicinal products. With a strong international footprint and a focus on high-quality standards, they collaborate closely with health authorities, contract manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance across the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product release and compliance activities, ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to GMP/GDP standards.
- Maintain and improve Quality Systems including Change Control, Deviations, Complaints, Product Quality Reviews (PQRs), Recalls, and Returns.
- Act as a key liaison with Health Authorities, ensuring timely incident reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct risk assessments, support technical knowledge-sharing, and contribute to quality documentation.
- Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), track effectiveness, and report outcomes to senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational quality and efficiency.
What You'll Bring
- A degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a similar function within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
- Certifications in GMP and GDP.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical guidelines, and quality systems.
- Proven experience in compliance activities including CAPAs, Change Control, and Deviations.
- Exposure to regulatory audits and interactions with Health Authorities is highly desirable.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for quality improvement and operational excellence.
Why Apply?
- Join a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation.
- Work in a collaborative and quality-driven environment.
- Be part of a team that values regulatory integrity and continuous improvement.