Job Title: Principal QA Specialist
Location: Slough, UK
Contract Length: 12 months
Pay Rate: £28 - £32/hour
Work Structure: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours/week
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organisation, is seeking a QA Specialist to oversee their Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) and ensure site operations comply with corporate and regulatory standards. This role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, resolve escalated quality issues, and support site governance mechanisms in a fast-paced, impactful environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS), ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
* Coordinate and lead Site Quality Council (SQC) activities, including reports, summaries, and follow-ups.
* Manage deviation processes, track trends, and address CAPAs and audit observations.
* Act as SME for Quality Risk Management (QRM), ensuring global standards alignment.
* Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and drive timely corrective actions.
* Ensure inspection readiness and lead remediation plans to maintain compliance.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote efficiency within the PQS.
* Deliver GMP compliance training and foster a culture of quality.
About You:
To excel in this role, you will have:
* A BSc in Science or Quality Assurance (or a related discipline).
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in QA roles within the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 2 years managing deviations.
* Expertise in PQS design, implementation, and management.
* Lead Investigator Qualification (or equivalent).
* Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills, with the ability to drive change and engage stakeholders effectively.
* A proactive approach to continuous improvement and compliance.
Why Join Us?
This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on quality systems within a leading pharmaceutical organisation. You’ll work onsite 5 days a week at a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating with a high-performing team to deliver excellence in compliance and quality.
Ready to contribute to life-changing treatments?
Apply now and take your career to the next level!
Please note: You must be able to work in the Ireland or the EU without restriction or sponsorship to be eligible for this role. If you are interested in finding out more about this role or others, please contact Jada Kirlew at jkirlew@i-pharmconsulting.com or call: +44 (0)20 7551 0727 / +31 208 089 982 (NL)