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Senior QA Compliance Officer

Russell Taylor
Cottam Full-time GBP 40,000 – 45,000
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Senior QA Compliance Officer
Based near Preston
£40,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits
Permanent

Russell Taylor are partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business to recruit a Senior QA Compliance Officer to join their Quality team based near Preston.

The Role

Reporting to the QA & Compliance Manager, you will ensure GMP compliance across quality systems, supporting deviation management, CAPA effectiveness, batch record review and change control processes. You will also be responsible for 2 direct reports.

Key responsibilities:

  • Review and assess deviations, incidents, complaints and change controls

  • Support root cause investigations and CAPA effectiveness checks

  • Review pharmaceutical batch records prior to release

  • Conduct quality impact assessments

  • Support vendor qualification and GMP compliance activities

  • Compile and support Product Quality Review (PQR) reporting

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and customers on quality issues
About You
  • Experience in a QA role within a GMP-regulated environment

  • Strong knowledge of GMP and quality systems

  • Experience with deviations, investigations and CAPA processes

  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills

  • Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or engineering discipline
What's on Offer

•£40,000 - £45,000 salary

  • Excellent benefits package

  • Permanent, full-time role

  • Monday to Friday, days with early finish on Fridays

  • Responsible for 2 direct reports

  • A great opportunity for progression within a growing quality function
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