At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance efforts and ensure compliance in a dynamic cannabis industry.
- Company: Join Curaleaf Laboratories, a leader in EU-GMP medical cannabis manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape quality standards.
- Other info: Mentor colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care and quality in a rapidly evolving sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in QA, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Science.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Ready to make a real impact on quality, compliance and patient care? Here at Curaleaf Laboratories, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Officer to join our Quality team and play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving our Quality Management System (QMS). As a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of EU-GMP medical cannabis, quality is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your QA expertise within a growing and evolving industry, helping ensure that pharmaceutical‑grade medical cannabis products meet the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
This role is on‑site in Sunderland, England.
As Senior Quality Assurance Officer, you will provide management and support across quality activities relating to GMP and GDP, helping to ensure the business maintains high standards of regulatory compliance across manufacturing and distribution operations. You will work closely with Quality, Production, Warehouse and other teams, providing guidance and support while helping to develop a strong culture of continuous quality improvement. As a senior member of the QA team, you will mentor and support colleagues and deputise for the QA Manager when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support the Quality Management System (QMS), including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, recalls, complaints and audits.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality events, OOS results and customer complaints, ensuring effective CAPAs are implemented.
- Monitor quality KPIs, identify trends and provide clear quality reports to management.
- Support and participate in customer and regulatory audits, including responding to audit findings.
- Ensure GMP and GDP requirements are maintained across manufacturing and distribution activities.
- Promote and enforce SOPs, policies, procedures and controlled documentation.
- Mentor and support QA team members and contribute to a strong culture of continuous quality improvement.
- Support quality training across Quality, Production and Warehouse teams.
- Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to identify risks and improve quality processes.
- Deputise for the QA Manager when required.
About You
We are looking for an experienced QA professional with:
- 5+ years' experience in Quality Assurance or a similar role.
- Experience leading, managing or mentoring a team, or providing support in a senior/lead capacity.
- A degree in Science or a related discipline.
- Strong experience with RCA, CAPAs, deviations, audits and quality metrics.
- Experience working within a regulated GMP/GDP environment.
- Demonstrable experience managing quality risks and supporting continuous improvement.
- Experience dealing with customer and/or regulatory audits and challenging audit findings.
- Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.
- The confidence to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and senior management.
- A calm, practical and organised approach, with strong decision‑making and prioritisation skills.
You’ll be someone who takes ownership, works confidently and can build strong relationships while maintaining a clear focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a growing Quality function at an important stage in its development, with the opportunity to influence quality standards, support new projects and validations, and help shape continuous improvement across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a senior QA position, with the opportunity to provide leadership, mentor colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of Curaleaf's quality culture.
Senior Quality Assurance Officer employer: Curaleaf International
Curaleaf is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the medical cannabis industry. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and life insurance, Curaleaf fosters a culture of excellence and customer obsession. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering company at the forefront of healthcare innovation.
