Associate Principal QA Specialist

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An esteemed pharmaceutical company is currently seeking an Associate Principal QA Specialist to join a leading company based in the Berkshire area. As the Associate Principal QA Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance to GMP, managing and supporting GMP issues through QMS processes, and acting as a GMP SME by implementing, managing, and enforcing quality processes on site. This role offers the benefit of fully onsite work during the initial training period with the potential for 1-2 days of remote work thereafter.

This is an initial 12 months, with possible extension.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Associate Principal QA Specialist will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. As the Associate Principal QA Specialist, you will provide shoulder-to-shoulder review, approval, and support to key business partners for managing quality records such as Deviations, CAPA, Change Controls, and Investigations.

2.  As the Associate Principal QA Specialist, you will utilize knowledge of GMP and quality processes to manage and escalate major and critical compliance issues through site QMS processes.

3.  As the Associate Principal QA Specialist, you will actively identify, suggest, and participate in continuous improvement activities.

4.  As the Associate Principal QA Specialist, you will mentor and coach business partners in cGMP practices to maintain and develop a cGMP environment and quality culture.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Associate Principal QA Specialist, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

  1. Relevant degree in a scientific discipline.

  2. Extensive industry experience in quality assurance within a GMP environment.

  3. A working knowledge and practical experience with managing quality records, including Deviations, CAPA, Change Controls, and Investigations.

    Key Words: Associate Principal QA Specialist / GMP Compliance / Quality Assurance / QMS Processes / Continuous Improvement / cGMP Practices / Quality Records / Deviations / CAPA / Change Controls / Investigations

    Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career

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