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Principal Releasing Officer - Quality Assurance Team
Fixed Term (18 months) | Full time (40 hours per week)
Are you an experienced pharmacy or QA professional looking to play a pivotal role in patient‑critical medicines? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Quality Assurance team as a Principal Releasing Officer, reporting directly to the Head of QA.
In this senior role, you will take ownership of the review and release of extemporaneously compounded specials and batch‑produced specials, ensuring full compliance with MHRA regulations, GMP standards, and customer requirements. You will also have line management responsibility for a Releasing Pharmacist, Quality Officer (NSCU Release) and a Pharmacist Technician – making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine technical expertise with leadership.
Key responsibilities
* Review and release specials through inspection, manufacturing record review, and QC data assessment
* Ensure GMP compliance and accurate manufacturing calculations
* Review customer orders and approve Certificates of Conformance
* Review and approve new specials formulations
* Oversee on‑site Controlled Drugs compliance, including stock control, dispatch, and disposal
* Support investigations into complaints, deviations, and OOS/OOT, documenting outcomes in QPulse
* Review, update, and approve SOPs
* Work closely with Production to resolve quality issues
About you
* Strong knowledge of Controlled Drug regulations
* GMP and MHRA Specials (GN14) knowledge and formulation approval experience desirable
This role offers the chance to make a real impact on patient safety while developing your leadership skills within a supportive Quality Assurance environment. You'll work closely with experienced professionals and contribute directly to the release of high‑quality, compliant medicines.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Please note if you have not heard from the Recruitment Department within 7 days of submitting your application, your application has been unsuccessful.
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