Head of Quality Assurance

X4 Life Sciences
Hertfordshire
8 months ago
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Job Title:Head of Quality

Salary:£100,000 - £120,000

Location:Hertfordshire, UK

Job Type:Permanent


If you are a seasoned Quality professional, based in or around Hertfordshire, with leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry, this role might be for you!


Key Responsibilities:


  • Responsible to oversee and continually review the quality management system to ensure that improvements are identified and that any deficiencies are addressed at their root cause and appropriate procedures are developed and fully implemented.
  • Verify and ensure that the products are manufactured, packed and tested to the requirements of registered MA.
  • Responsible to review the third-party audit reports for APIs and packaging materials. Responsible for the review of annual product quality reviews.
  • Ensuring complaints and adverse incidents are accurately recorded and addressed in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with the company QMS.
  • Responsible for hosting MHRA inspections, writing the response reports and to liaise with the Medicines Inspectorate to ensure that the Company conforms to the requirements of GMP and the Manufacturing and Product Licenses.


Experience and Qualifications Required:


  • A bachelors or associate degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in Quality Assurance at a manufacturing site
  • Previous experience in a leadership role.
  • Extensive Pharmaceutical Industry experience with hands on experience in development/quality in a GxP environment.


How to apply:Apply to e.smailes@x4lifesciences to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Life Sciences.

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