Senior QA Auditor - 60% - 80% in Cambridge

Do you want to use your strong analytical, problem-solving skills to help find treatments for rare disease patients?

About Healx

Healx is an AI-powered tech bio company that is redesigning drug discovery. With 10,000 rare diseases affecting 400 million people globally, 90% of which have no approved treatment, Healx is on a mission to pioneer the next generation of drug discovery to help rare disease patients in need. We combine data, artificial intelligence and deep pharmacology expertise to develop treatments more quickly and cheaply than traditional drug discovery. Diversity and inclusion sits at the heart of our mission to help people with rare diseases, and we believe that attracting and empowering a diverse team is critical to achieving this goal. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Our Values

• Care for Rare – Rare disease patients are at the heart of what we do
• Grow as individuals – We are learners always seeking to enhance our expertise
• Win as a team – We strive to remain inclusive and diverse and we celebrate successes and lessons together
• Innovate and deliver – Our mission requires rapid innovation and calculated risks that won’t compromise our high standards

The role

Healx is looking for a part‑time (60% - 80%) experienced Senior QA Auditor to join the team to lead strong analytical, problem‑solving activities that ensure all clinical research (GCP) and manufacturing (GMP) related activities performed by Healx personnel and vendors are carried out in accordance with industry expectations, SOPs, and international regulations. Healx’s Senior QA Auditor will be working closely with Healx’s Clinical team, ensuring HEALX is inspection‑ready and driving continuous quality improvement across both clinical and manufacturing activities. They will ensure all clinical research activities at Healx comply with GCP standards, SOPs, and international regulations, execute Healx’s annual audit plan, and support the team with risk management planning and training. The GMP aspect of this role involves ensuring Healx’s investigational products meet strict GMP standards through Healx’s QMS management.

Key duties include working with Healx’s CMC Director to manage review batch records, auditing (internal, external, supplier), deviation/CAPA investigation, conducting root cause analysis, documentation and change control, handling out‑of‑spec results, product release and ensuring adherence to regulations. You will partner closely and report to the Global Head of Clinical Development to provide the strategic oversight and tactical execution of the Quality Management System (QMS). You’ll be closely collaborating with CMC, Regulatory Affairs, Pre‑Clinical and Clinical Operations personnel to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement in Healx’s QMS and manufacturing of Healx’s investigational products.

Key responsibilities

GMP Key Responsibilities

• Review and co‑approve Quality Technical Agreements with GMP vendors, and ensure any project study changes in scope are appropriately reflected
• Manage GMP documents, review and co‑approve batch records, and ensure proper control and archiving of quality‑related data
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs to ensure that all manufacturing and clinical activities remain in strict alignment with current regulatory filings (e.g., IND, CTA, or MAA) and to support the preparation of regulatory submissions
• Product Release: Approve or reject raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, often involving data review and certification. Verify that batch documentation and product specifications comply with the 'Approved' versions filed with Health Authorities before final certification or release
• Investigations: Investigate out‑of‑specification (OOS) results, deviations, and trends, performing root cause analysis (RCA)
• Include‑Represent QA as needed for any product complaints and on the SPEC Committee
• Work closely with 3rd party Production, R&D, QC, and Supply Chain teams and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC) compliance

Quality Assurance & Quality System Management responsibilities:

• Develop, write and maintain company SOPs in accordance with industry expectations, ICH‑GCP and GMP guidelines and regulations where Healx operates
• Maintain and improve Healx’s Quality Management System (QMS), including delivery of training and tracking of training across company, change control (including regulatory impact assessment in coordination with Regulatory Affairs), deviations, CAPAs, and risk assessments, in cooperation with the management team (MT), department directors and with support from the Clinical Team
• Prepare and execute the annual audit plan (scope to include compliance with QMS, external audits at investigational sites and third‑party vendors) and in ensuring vendors maintain their qualification
• Ensure Healx is inspection ready at all times and conduct self‑inspections and advise the Management Team and department directors on vendor selection and evaluation process
• Liaise with Regulatory Affairs as the primary point of contact for official Health Authority inspections (e.g., MHRA, FDA, EMA), ensuring coordinated communication and timely submission of responses to inspection findings
• Manage and oversee third party auditors to ensure compliance with Healx’s audit standards and current guidelines
• Assist in the preparation, management, hosting and follow‑up of audits/inspections by third parties
• Provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) resulting from audits and provide advice on the resolution of any other quality‑related issues, escalations

Risk Management:

• Assist the Clinical team in preparing a project‑specific Risk Management Plan.
• Assist the Clinical team in preparing risk‑based monitoring plans
• Train personnel on Risk Management as appropriate

You will know you are successful when

• Have successfully managed the interface between Quality and Regulatory Affairs, specifically regarding the regulatory impact of manufacturing changes and clinical trial amendments
• Have ensured that audit results are monitored for trends and advise the Leadership Team, and staff, on improvements
• Successfully assisted the Leadership Team in preparing and maintaining a corporate Risk Management Plan (RMP)
• Have translated guidelines, rules and regulations into clear and usable recommendations / procedures

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Life Science or Health related field, or in Quality Management
• Deep understanding of ICH‑GCP and GMP guidelines, working knowledge of applicable EU directives/regulations, UK legislation and international clinical trial regulations (e.g., EU GMP, US FDA cGMP)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
• Process oriented and pragmatic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for leading teams and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to the US (once or twice a year)
• Hands‑on and collaborative approach to strong analytical, problem‑solving
• Interest in biotech/ techbio and its impact of improving patient outcomes
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS)
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and experience of conducting GMP audits

Working at Healx

Healx works from a modern accessible office in the centre of Cambridge within easy reach of the train station. We offer a flexible, diverse and inclusive working environment that considers your individual needs and believes in maintaining a sustainable work‑life balance and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. You will be welcomed by a team of colleagues with decades of accumulated experience in their areas of expertise, happy to help you develop your own skills in a highly collaborative environment and who are keen to provide guidance and support in your personal and career development plans. Healx is a distributed team, and operates a hybrid working model. We recognise the benefits of home working for productivity, flexibility and focused virtual collaborations across distributed teams, while also valuing the importance of in‑person interaction for building relationships and solving complex problems. Healx holds three all‑company Team Days events each year at our Cambridge office and expects teams to come together in person for regular Team Workshops throughout the year. Healx will provide you with support and guidance to help you do your best work and make an impact. We offer flexible working and believe in maintaining a sustainable work‑life balance.

What’s on offer

• Financial - Competitive salary, share options, 7% employer pension contributions, life insurance of 4x base salary
• Health and Wellbeing - Private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days to support a healthy work‑life balance, wellbeing support via Spill and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working - Flexible and remote working options, home office set‑up allowance, periodic in‑person team days for company‑wide collaboration and celebration
• Family Friendly - Enhanced family leave policies, miscarriage and fertility leave, flexible working practices
• Personal Development and Growth - Personal learning and development budgets, regular personal development conversations and career support
• Community Engagement and Support - One paid day off per year to volunteer for a cause aligned with our mission of supporting patients living with rare diseases; the opportunity to hear from and engage with patient groups and communities who offer us valuable insights into the experiences of those affected by rare diseases