Senior QA Officer in Beeston

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 at 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.

The Senior QA Officer will be the QA representative on both new and existing project teams. They will be responsible for managing all project‑related quality actions, helping and advising the project team on quality matters and liaising with clients and customers to ensure their quality expectations are met. As a key part of the project team, the role will work closely with project managers, clinical and commercial manufacturing teams and Quality Control teams.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead QA representative supporting project meetings, including customer‑facing activities where required.
• Advise staff on GMP aspects and provide QA support in formulation, manufacturing and analytical investigations.
• Review manufacturing, analytical data, deviations, CAPAs 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.
• Proactively lead and engage in continuous improvement activities particularly associated with Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Act as document author for Quality‑related documents.
• Lead quality‑related investigations related to project‑related deviations and CAPAs.

General Role Responsibilities

• Understand and follow the company’s Health & Safety Policy & Procedures and report all accidents or unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Ensure training has been received before undertaking specific duties and that all training is recorded in training records.
• Adhere to all HR policies & procedures, specifically including absence policies.
• Communicate within your department to ensure all relevant information is forwarded to the appropriate personnel regularly and timely.

Essential Skills Required

• Experience working in Quality Assurance on a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
• Very good communication skills and experience working as part of cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in change control, deviation and CAPA management.
• Excellent communication, influencing and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to contribute effectively 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 meet deadlines.

What You Will Get In Return

• 25 days holiday and your birthday off.
• Company contributory pension package.
• Life insurance.
• Upperton Rewards discount platform through the reward gateway.
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality.
• Internal and external training courses and professional development support.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Employee events throughout the year, such as an annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund‑raising events.