About the Role
A leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation is seeking a QA Compliance Officer to support the governance and compliance of its Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (PQS). This role plays a key part in maintaining regulatory compliance across international standards including UK/EU/US GMP/GDP and ICH guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
* Support quality system elements such as QMS monitoring, supplier qualification, and audits.
* Assist in maintaining and updating regulatory registrations, licences, and certifications.
* Track site compliance commitments and regulatory trends.
* Collaborate with site functions to reduce compliance issues and implement improvements.
* Review QMS documentation in line with global regulatory guidance.
* Lead Quality Management Review meetings.
* Support investigations and develop effective CAPA.
* Prepare for regulatory and customer audits and support follow-up.
* Escalate significant compliance concerns to Quality Management.
* Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Degree or relevant qualification in a scientific, business, or engineering discipline.
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in QA within a GMP environment.
* Experience conducting internal or supplier audits.
* Experience with QMS documentation (SOPs, deviations, investigations, CAPA).
Desirable Experience
* Certified Auditor training.
* Supplier/vendor/material approval experience.
* Experience supporting regulatory audits.
Key Competencies
* Strong attention to detail
* Problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
What is on Offer
* Excellent benefits package including enhanced pension, healthcare and bonus scheme.
* Development and learning opportunities.