Job Description
Job Title – Quality Associate
Location – London
Contract – 6 months
Pay – Up to £38.00 per hour
SRG are working with a global leading pharmaceutical company that are seeking a Quality Associate to join their busy team.
This role could include working on quality systems (such as batch release, product complaints, artwork approval, change control, deviations, vendor management, document management) and also supporting quality compliance activities (such as self-inspections, metrics, quality improvement actions)
Key responsibilities:
* Operate the Country Organisation quality activities following SOP's and using documentation/IT system confidently as required
* Highlight any issues/ gaps and communicate these (along with proposing improvements or solutions) to the local Quality System Owner.
* Meet timelines and metrics of the quality system.
* When experienced in any process be able to demonstrate this knowledge to others (e.g. train new associates or in audit/inspection environment). Support preparation for audits and inspections.
* Gain knowledge of IT platforms/applications required to operate tasks in those quality systems
* Contribute to data gathering for Key Quality Indicators/metrics, providing context to the data and information to support management review. Contribute to trending reports as required.
* Deliver on time for individual actions or commitments – or reschedule appropriately as needed. This includes own training commitments and also actions to support others (e.g. reviews and approvals)
* Act as a role model for Novartis Values and Behaviours, taking positive action to strengthen quality culture and awareness
Basic Qualifications:
* Life science degree level or equivalent experience.
* 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
* GxP Experience.
* Quality System Management - Working knowledge of local and global company quality systems to complete tasks.
* Experience with CPA, change controls, deviations, internal and external audits.
* Understand Regulatory Environment - Be aware of how the GMDP requirements are implemented through Novartis quality system.
* Quality Governance/Compliance - Support preparation for audits and inspections.
* Demonstrate Continuous Learning - Systematically and continuously builds knowledge and skills. Uses technology to learn and develop.