Associate Principal QA Specialist

Associate Principal QA Specialist

• 5–10 years of experience and scientific degree

• Fully onsite during training; potential for 1–2 days WFH afterward

• 12-month contract

• £43.82 per hour

Role Purpose:

• Ensure GMP compliance in operations

• Manage and support GMP issues through QMS processes and site governance

• Act as a GMP SME, enforcing and improving quality processes

• Support senior QA leadership in continuous improvement and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, approve, and support quality records (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, Investigations, OOS)

• Escalate compliance issues and ensure timely resolution

• Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

• Mentor and coach teams in cGMP practices

• Maintain audit readiness and contribute to PQS process improvements

• Provide QA SME support for manufacturing, including out-of-hours support

Required Skills & Must-Haves:

• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and quality mindset

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong continuous improvement focus

• QA approval experience for Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and OOSs