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Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Quality Assurance Officer – Pharmaceuticals (GDP)

Overview

Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Quality Assurance Officer to support a busy pharmaceutical quality function. This role will play a key part in maintaining GDP compliance, supporting the Quality Management System (QMS), and ensuring regulatory standards are consistently met.

You will work closely with the QA Manager / Responsible Person (RP) and will have the opportunity to deputise when required.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

Support the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the QMS

Manage QA logs including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, recalls, and SOP tracking

Assist with implementation and maintenance of electronic QMS systems

Ensure all quality documentation is correctly issued, controlled, and archived

Compliance & Regulatory

Ensure compliance with GDP and relevant regulatory requirements (MHRA, EU guidelines)

Support supplier and customer qualification activities

Assist in ensuring all licensed activities (procurement, storage, distribution, export) remain compliant

Deviations, CAPAs & Investigations

Log, investigate, and track deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and temperature excursions

Support root cause analysis and risk assessments

Ensure timely completion of corrective and preventative actions

Documentation & SOPs

Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality documentation, including training records and validation files

Audits & Inspections

Support internal audits, self-inspections, and external audits

Assist with supplier/vendor audits and compliance checks

Review returned goods, damaged stock, and support recall processes

Training & Reporting

Support GDP training activities and maintain training records

Attend quality review meetings and provide documentation support

Assist in preparing quality metrics and reports

Additional Responsibilities

Support change control processes and risk assessments (ICH Q9)

Liaise with manufacturers and external stakeholders on quality matters

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and internal procedures

Support wider QA activities as required

Experience & Qualifications

Degree in Life Sciences (or equivalent, RQF Level 6 or above)

Previous experience or understanding of GDP/GMP within pharmaceuticals

Familiarity with MHRA, EU GDP guidelines, and quality systems

Strong organisational and documentation skills

Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Key Skills

High attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Problem-solving mindset

Team-oriented with a proactive approach

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