Quality Assurance Specialist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Specialist to join their state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Coventry . This role is crucial in upholding the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems that ensure our client's products meet rigorous industry standards and patient safety requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated QA professional to contribute to a company committed to excellence and innovation in the West Midlands pharmaceutical sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, and validation protocols.
• Conduct internal audits and support external regulatory inspections to ensure compliance.
• Investigate deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and customer complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor manufacturing processes and perform quality control checks to ensure product consistency and safety.
• Participate in change control management and risk assessment activities.
• Provide training to manufacturing personnel on quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., MHRA, FDA).
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS), including CAPA, change control, and deviation management.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to interpret technical data.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge pharmaceutical technologies.
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance and sick pay.
• A culture that promotes continuous improvement and professional growth within the pharmaceutical industry .