Senior QA Officer – Production

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled. Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities in our development and manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio.

As a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Officer within the GMP Quality department, this role is primarily focused on ensuring compliance with quality standards in production and manufacturing processes. The key objective is to oversee and support manufacturing activities, ensuring that all quality-related procedures align with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). In addition to production and manufacturing quality oversight, the role offers opportunities to contribute to broader QA functions, including supplier quality assurance, QA systems management, and project-based QA initiatives.

This provides the right candidate with a chance to broaden their expertise and make a meaningful impact across multiple areas of Quality Assurance. Reporting directly to the QA Manager – Production, this senior position requires the individual to possess a strong understanding of cGMP and demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The Senior QA Officer is expected to be self-motivated, capable of managing their time effectively, and proactive in providing QA support to manufacturing and production teams.

In this role, the candidate will play a critical part in promoting a culture of quality within the organisation by providing guidance and ensuring compliance across all operations. The individual must also be adaptable to support other areas of the business, offering QA advice and ensuring best practices are consistently applied.

• Review manufacturing, analytical data, deviations, CAPA’s and change controls associated with the release of investigational medicinal products.
• Assist in client and regulatory audits as required.
• Ensure the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Document author for Quality related documents.
• Lead quality related investigations related to deviations and CAPA’s.
• Provide QA support and training in how to complete quality related documentation e.g. change controls, deviations and CAPA’s.
• Provide quality data for presentation in the management review.
• Provide QA support to manufacturing, formulation, and analytical teams, ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements across all stages of production.
• Advise staff on GMP aspects and best practices to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Review batch manufacturing records (both pre- and post-approval) to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality requirements before product release.
• Ensure that raw materials, intermediates, and finished products are released in compliance with established quality specifications.

• Very good communication skills and demonstrable knowledge of working in QA within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience in proactively leading and engaging teams in continuous improvement activities particularly associated with Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Experience working in Quality Assurance on a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
• Experienced in change control, deviation and CAPA management.
• Must have excellent communication, influencing and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to meet deadlines.

We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including: 25 days holiday and your birthday off! Company contributory pension package, life insurance, Upperton Rewards discount platform through reward gateway, private medical insurance through Vitality, internal and external training courses and professional development support, and free onsite car parking. We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fundraising events.