Quality Assurance Officer (Pharmaceutical GMP)

Join a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer where Quality really matters: BSPG Laboratories Ltd is a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in the manufacture of Cannabidiol Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (APIs) and industrial hemp derivatives for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors. As our business continues to expand, we're looking for a Quality Assurance Officer to join our Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has GMP QA experience and wants a role where they'll be trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas and make a genuine impact within a growing business. Unlike larger pharmaceutical companies where responsibilities can become highly specialised, this role offers exposure to the full Quality Assurance lifecycle and the opportunity to broaden your experience across multiple quality systems.

The role: Working closely with Production, QC and the wider business, you'll help ensure our products are manufactured and released to the highest GMP standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and continually improving the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Reviewing and approving batch manufacturing documentation prior to batch release
• Reviewing and approving SOPs, controlled documents and quality records
• Managing Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, Complaints and OOS investigations
• Supporting internal and supplier audits
• Assisting with customer and regulatory audits
• Supporting supplier qualification and Quality Agreements
• Supporting product recalls and quality investigations where required
• Maintaining training records and ensuring GMP compliance throughout the business
• Working collaboratively with Production, QC and Business Support to continually improve quality standards

For candidates with additional experience, there will also be opportunities to lead quality improvement initiatives, validation activities, mentor colleagues and take ownership of key quality systems.

About You: We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and maintaining the highest quality standards.

Essential:

• Strong understanding of GMP and wider GxP requirements.
• Experience of QMS, CAPAs, Deviations, Change Controls and batch record review.
• Excellent investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write clear technical reports and quality documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple activities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working across all departments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

We'd love to see experience of:

• Minimum 3 years' Quality Assurance experience within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Internal or supplier audits.
• Validation.
• Supplier Quality.
• Training and mentoring colleagues.
• Continuous improvement projects.

Why join BSPG? As a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer, every member of our team makes a genuine contribution. You'll enjoy:

• A varied role with real responsibility from day one.
• The opportunity to influence and improve quality systems.
• A supportive team environment where ideas are welcomed.
• Exposure to all areas of pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.
• Ongoing professional development.
• The chance to grow alongside an expanding business.

Salary & Benefits:

• £29,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Permanent full-time position
• Monday-Friday working
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• On-site parking
• Modern facilities located at Discovery Park Science Park
• Access to on-site gym and Cafeteria
• Opportunities for professional development

Ready for your next challenge? If you're an experienced GMP Quality Assurance professional looking for a role where you'll have real responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV to Stacey Anderson, Quality Manager.