Title: Quality Specialist/Lead

Location: North East of England

Salary: £38,000 - £47,000 per annum with a really attractive benefits package

SRG are currently working with a very well-established organisation, which is responsible for technical innovations across the UK in different scientific sectors including pharmaceuticals and biologics, who are currently looking a leader for their quality department. The key focus of this role is to manage a team of 3 direct reports across QC And QA.

The company;

This organisation is a leader in scientific innovation, mainly looking at providing scientific support around process, development and product improvement working across multiple sites. Founded in 2004, they have been behind some of the UK’s biggest scientific innovations.

Your responsibilities;

• To understand the state-of-the-art of tools and knowledge in the application of analytical science in the pharmaceutical sector.
• To design, validate and utilise analytical methods for characterisation of pharmaceuticals.
• Support/supervision of Quality Control Analysts, Technicians and QA providing strong technical leadership, direction and continuous development opportunities.
• Qualification, calibration and monitoring of analytical equipment.
• Manage outsourced QC activities with third parties.
• Support the site Pharmaceutical Quality System including input into investigations and/or CAPAs.
• Perform laboratory investigations and out of specification investigations to GMP standards.
• Support the site Pharmaceutical Quality System including input into investigations and/or CAPAs.

Requirements;

• Significant experience of leadership across QA and QC within pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and standards.
• Knowledge of EU GMP Guidelines, including Annexes 1, 2 & 15.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It’s this combination that makes us different. We’re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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