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Posted 26 July, 2026

QA Officer

Smart4Sciences
Widnes, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

QA OfficerAbout the Role\n

Smart4 Sciences is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company to recruit a QA Officer - Validation & Compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance who enjoys working across validation, compliance, technology transfer, and new product introduction activities.

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Working within a GMP-regulated environment, you will play a key role in ensuring third-party manufacturers and laboratories remain compliant with regulatory requirements and registered dossiers while supporting the successful delivery of new product projects and ongoing quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities\n
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    Support new product development, technology transfers, and new product introductions from a Quality Assurance perspective.

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    Coordinate and participate in project meetings with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing and testing partners.

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    Review and approve analytical method validation, verification, and transfer protocols and reports.

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    Review manufacturing and packaging process validation protocols and reports.

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    Review Master Batch Manufacturing and Packaging Records, finished product specifications, methods of analysis, shelf-life specifications, and stability protocols.

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    Evaluate technical documentation provided by Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) and Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs).

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    Assess Quality Management System documentation including Change Controls, Deviations, Out of Specification (OOS) investigations, CAPAs, and associated quality records.

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    Maintain and update the Validation Master Plan to ensure ongoing compliance.

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    Support investigations, market complaints, SOP updates, and continuous improvement activities.

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    Contribute to site KPIs, product quality objectives, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards.

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    Build strong working relationships with internal departments including Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Sales, as well as external CMOs and CTLs.

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About You\n

We're looking for someone who has:

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    Experience within Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance in a GMP-regulated environment.

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    Knowledge of validation principles, including analytical method validation and process validation.

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    Experience reviewing validation documentation, batch records, technical reports, and quality documentation.

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    Good understanding of Change Control, CAPA, Deviations, OOS investigations, and Quality Management Systems.

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    Familiarity with technology transfer and new product introduction activities would be advantageous.

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    Excellent attention to detail with strong document review skills.

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    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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    The ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines.

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    A degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline is desirable.

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What's on Offer\n
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    Opportunity to work on exciting new product and technology transfer projects.

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    Exposure to cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.

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    Career development within a growing pharmaceutical quality function.

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    Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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    Competitive salary and benefits package.

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If you're passionate about pharmaceutical quality, validation, and compliance and want to play a key role in delivering high-quality products to market, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!