National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Quality Assurance Specialist

London
1 month ago
Create job alert

We have an exciting opportunity to work for our global pharmaceutical client located in Moorgate, London. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be a key contributor in a team consisting of quality professionals in the Nordic countries, Ireland, and the UK. In the team, we focus on ensuring company compliance with external and internal requirements pertaining to wholesaling activities/Good Distribution Practices (GDP). You will work closely with the QRP (Quality Responsible Person) in the UK. You will also interact with a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders including global internal functions, customers, and Health Authorities. In this role, you will be empowered to influence and improve processes and engage in matters that are important for the quality of our medicinal products. You will also get the opportunity to develop yourself professionally in an international environment.

The role is a full-time temporary contract to start early-mid September 2025 and is initially signed off for 12-months offering an hourly rate of up to £30.26 per hour, depending on experience. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will be required to onsite in Moorgate between 1 – 3 days per week depending on the business requirements.

Role Functions:

  • Creation, development and maintenance of Quality Management System procedures and training materials pertaining to the Quality/GDP area

  • Handling of Product Quality Complaints, including e.g., internal reporting and responding to external customers

  • Handling of tasks related to deviations, CAPAs, recalls, destructions, returns, risk management, self-inspections and change control

  • Oversight of distributors and outsourced activities

  • Support in the completion of Rpi checks

  • Support with the development and maintenance of the local Quality training program

  • Performing internal/external trainings of personnel

  • Handling of batch-specific control for vaccines (batch commercialization)

  • Maintaining the subsidiaries in a state of inspection readiness

  • Support with management of audits and inspections of the local office

    Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

  • Completion of a university or other higher education course of study in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related life science is required

  • Experience from a Quality Assurance position in the pharmaceutical industry (at a minimum two years)

  • Strong leadership skills and ability to lead your own work

  • Good communication and organization skills

  • Strong computer skills

  • An understanding of the principles and guidelines of GDP, and personal knowledge of the relevant provisions of all relevant laws, regulations and provisions concerning medicinal products for human use

  • Experience using Veeva Vault & SAP (Comet)

  • Experience with batch commercialisation (NIBSC & MIFs)

  • Fluency in English

  • Ability to work in a team which spans across several countries

    Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your job search

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

10 Biotechnology Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

The UK’s biotech boom—fueled by the £650 million Life Sciences Vision Fund and rapid mRNA, cell & gene‑therapy adoption—continues to outpace talent supply. Lightcast reported +45 % year‑on‑year growth in UK adverts mentioning “CRISPR”, “GMP bioprocess” or “cell therapy” during Q1 2025. Yet only about 25,000 specialised biotech professionals work nationwide, while monthly live vacancies average 1,800–2,100. All data verified 22 July 2025; re‑audit quarterly for freshness.. Specialist recruiters remain critical for tapping stealth roles, benchmarking salaries and streamlining the lab‑tour interview gauntlet. We reviewed 60 + consultancies and kept only agencies with: A registered UK head office (Companies House). A dedicated Biotechnology / Life‑Sciences practice. At least five UK biotech roles advertised between March and June 2025. Below you’ll find a hiring‑landscape snapshot, a quick directory of 10 vetted agencies, salary medians, in‑demand skills, interview expectations, FAQs and next steps—mirroring our AI and quantum guides.

Biotech Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Platforms & Technologies to Learn Now

The UK biotechnology sector is entering a new era—fuelled by AI integration, synthetic biology, and next-gen diagnostics. With biotech investment breaking records and a surge in demand for skilled talent across R&D, biomanufacturing, and regulatory fields, it’s vital for job seekers to future-proof their skillsets. Welcome to the Biotech Jobs Skills Radar 2026—a forward-looking guide to the emerging tools, lab techniques, platforms, and digital skills driving hiring in the UK's biotechnology industry. This radar is updated annually to help students, researchers, and transitioning professionals stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape.

How to Find Hidden Biotechnology Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RSB, BIA, BioIndustry Association & More

The UK biotechnology sector is thriving. From cutting-edge gene therapies and synthetic biology to bio-manufacturing and agricultural innovation, the demand for skilled biotech professionals continues to grow. Yet many of the best opportunities—particularly in early-stage companies, startups, and research-intensive roles—are never listed on conventional job boards. So where do these hidden biotech jobs live? Often, they’re shared through word-of-mouth, member networks, or professional communities—especially those associated with leading biotech institutions and associations. Whether you’re a graduate looking for your first role, a research scientist ready to move into industry, or a regulatory professional seeking your next challenge, joining the right professional bodies can give you exclusive access to job leads, collaborations, and insider opportunities. In this article, we’ll show you how to strategically leverage UK-based organisations such as the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), BioIndustry Association (BIA), and Biotech and Life Sciences Networks to uncover hidden jobs and build a long-term, sustainable career in biotechnology.