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Quality Assurance Lead...

EPM Scientific
London
3 days ago
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Job Description

Do you want to be a driving force in a rapidly expanding environment, making a tangible difference in the process?

Our Client a global leading Healthcare company is looking for an QA Lead

Tasks

  • Plan and carry out audits for internal teams, vendors, partners, and clinical trial sites, and manage the audit calendar.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, helping schedule their work and making sure all documents are properly handled.
  • Write audit reports, track any issues found, and ensure they are resolved on time.
  • Keep audit systems updated to meet GxP standards, regulatory rules, and company policies.
  • Review audit results to spot risks, suggest improvements, and raise concerns when needed.
  • Support regulatory inspections, including getting ready, helping during the inspection, and managing follow-up actions.
  • Offer guidance on GxP compliance to internal teams and during meetings.
  • Make sure third-party partners follow quality agreements, and follow up on any concerns about product quality, safety, or effectiveness.
  • Create and update procedures (SOPs) and help with training and documentation related to GxP.
  • Work closely with other departments to stay compliant, improve processes, and support company goals.

    Profile

  • Solid experience in auditing or quality assurance (QA) in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  • Hands-on experience with CAPAs, handling audit findings, and managing deviations.
  • Holds a science degree (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering) or has equivalent experience with an auditing certification.
  • Deep experience in GCP or GVP auditing or QA roles in pharma.
  • Strong knowledge of global GxP regulations, including UK, EU, FDA, PIC/S, WHO, and ICH guidelines.
  • Good understanding of the EU Clinical Trial Directive (CTD), the drug development process, and contracts with CROs and vendors.
  • Skilled in auditing methods, reporting deviations, finding root causes, and managing CAPAs.
  • Able to review technical details, identify compliance risks, and apply GxP rules effectively.
  • Communicates clearly with all levels of staff and can lead audits independently while managing stakeholders.
  • Well-organized, able to handle multiple tasks, and works well both independently and in teams.
  • Proficient in writing technical reports, audit documentation, and compliance summaries.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other project software.

    Contact

    Please contact me on or please call me on +49 30 726211428 for further information.

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