Smart4Sciences are currently working with a Healthcare company in West Yorkshire to recruit a Senior QA Officer in a permanent position
As a Senior QA Officer you will be part of technical team responsible for the day to day QA activities within the company including complaints, deviations, change controls, CAPAs etc along with maintenance and ongoing improvement of the quality management system.
Key Responsibilities 

Ensuring compliance with the requirements of GMP/ISO 13485
Preparation and/or review of quality documentation
Performing internal and external audits.
Documentation and investigation of out of specification investigations (OOSs), deviations and change controls.
Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) planning, implementation, and monitoring.

Key Requirements

Prior experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device GMP is essential.
Prior experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Quality Assurance is highly desired.

This Senior QA Officer position is an immediate need and is interviewing now so please apply today

Microbiologist
I am currently working with the worlds most automated wet wipe manufacturers based in their Flintshire site in North Wales. You will be working on some of the market leading products, gaining some great experience and will be provided with some good training programmes to allow continuous career development.
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Key responsibilities for the Microbiologist
 

Perform Microbiology testing on the manufacturing facilities to ensure production is complaint.
Provide training sessions for others on testing methods.
Complete final sign off for Microbiology studies/ validation.
Ensure document archiving is complaint and accessible.
Environmental monitoring, waste disposal, water systems and other related tasks.
Perform equipment calibration, troubleshooting and validation for the laboratory.
Support with internal audits when required, for both training purposes and external audits.

Requirements for the Microbiologist

Hold a Scientific Degree.
2 Years’ experience working within Microbiology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits for the Microbiologist

Free on-site parking.
Fantastic career development opportunities.
Continuous company growth.
Social working hours- No weekends.
Early finish on a Friday.
 

To apply for the Microbiologist or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045.

Product Specialist – Northamptonshire - HybridA long standing family, community led business are looking for Product Specialist to join their small dynamic team. The role offers great learning and development opportunities as well as career progression. As a Product Specialist you will have the chance to manage projects, bring your ideas to the table and have a real influence on the business. This Product Specialist role is deal for an enthusiastic, process driven person with solid portfolio/product management experience!Requirements;Degree educated in business, marketing, Life Sciences, or a relaavent field.3 plus years product management experience; (medical device, healthcare, or professional goods industries would be preferable)Process driven, analytical and previous pricing experienceEnthusiastic with great communication skills able to work between multiple teams in the business such as R&D, NPD, regs and Supply chainPast experience of keeping on top of market trends keeping product portfolios up to dateThe roleThe Product Specialist joining the team will be focusing on the development and commercialisation of medical grade infection control productsThe role oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring company products meet rigorous industry standards, address customer needs, and driving company growth.This will includeProduct lifecycle ManagementSales enablementResource and asset managementProduct launchPerformance analysisReportingMarketing / customer insightsIf you have experience as product specialist, product manager, NPD, project manager, portfolio manager please send me your CV!

Regulatory Affairs Officer (Hybrid working)
I currently have a great opportunity for a Regulatory Affairs Officer to progress or start their career within Parallel import. This position is open for both Regulatory and Quality Assurance professionals, so please if you are unsure, give me a call 01925 909045.
Key responsibilities for the Regulatory Affairs Officer (Hybrid working)
 

Ensure Regulatory compliance with drugs imported overseas.
Lead any changes within the regulations and ensure the QMS is complaint with these.
Review and monitor licence applications to the MHRA.
Manage Supplier and Vendor communication.
Ensure all labelling is to MHRA regulations.

Requirements for the Regulatory Affairs Officer (Hybrid working)
 

Hold a Scientific Degree.
1 years’ experience within Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Regulatory Affairs or 5 + years within Quality Assurance
Expert organisation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits for the Regulatory Affairs Officer (Hybrid working)
 

Free on-site parking.
Hybrid working policy up to 4 days remote
No weekends.
25 Days holiday + bank holidays.

To apply for the Regulatory Affairs Officer (Hybrid working) or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045.

Quality Control Analyst
I am working with a leading generics manufacturer based in the Liverpool area looking for an experienced QC Analyst to join the team due to continuous growth.
Key responsibilities for the Quality Control Analyst

Perform routine analysis via HPLC.
Assist junior members of the QC team with analytical studies and development.
Routine testing on finished products.
Assist with continuous improvement and work with the QC Supervisor to implement this.
Write technical/scientific reports.
Assist with Method Transfer and Validation.

Requirements for the Quality Control Analyst

Hold a Scientific Degree.
2 Years’ experience working within Quality Control.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits for the Quality Control Analyst

Free on-site parking.
No weekends.
25+ 8 bank holidays.

To apply for the Quality Control Analyst or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045.

Responsible Person
A key position has become available with one of the UKs leading generics manufacturers based in Liverpool. You will be responsible for the distribution of licenced drugs from the Warehouse in Liverpool.
Responsibilities for the Responsible Person

Acting and named as a Responsible Person.
To carry Pharmaceutical GDP duties surrounding EU guidelines.   
General operations within the Warehouse.
Amending & Creating a QMS to in line with your clients business model. 

Requirements for the Responsible Person

3 years of experience withing pharmaceutical wholesale distribution (QA)
Knowledge and understanding of the current requirements of GDP. 
Line management experience
Experience in the Export & Import of medical products

Benefits for the Responsible Person

Free parking
Social working hours
No weekend work
Good career development opportunities

Please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045

Head of Production
I am currently recruiting for a Head of Production in Runcorn, this is a really exciting opportunity as you will be the 1st hire within Production. The company I am working with, specialise in inhalation and respiratory drugs, so a great chance to get involved with one of the niches within pharmaceuticals. This is an important role for the business and will be working with the Lead engineer to qualify the manufacturing and production equipment, there is no team at the moment, and you will bring your own team in!
 
Responsibilities for the Head of Production

Develop, execute and plan the  qualification of the production facility to pharmaceutical cGMP.
Lead and manage the production team and daily operations within the production facility, ensuring cGMP compliance.
Implementation of KPIs, SOPs and training programs for the Production Team.
Collaborate with different departments for the potential of new business development opportunities from the current resource.
Work closely with both QA and QC for any manufacturing issues and look to implement changes to improve this.
Training, development and recruitment of staff within the department.

Experience & Qualifications required for the Head of Production

10+ years of experience working within Pharmaceutical Production and 5 years being within a management position.
Experience within the inhalation industry, MDIs
Previous experience with setting up a new cGMP manufacturing facility
Experience with, budget, Supplier and Stake Holder management
Experience within bringing pharmaceutical drugs from development, to commercial manufacturing.
 

Benefits for the Head of Production

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Discretionary Bonus
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free parking

Please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045.

Quality Control Analyst
I am working with a  pharmaceutical manufacturing site based in Wrexham, with manufacturing of multiple dosage forms, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skillset and career within pharmaceuticals. 
Key responsibilities for the Quality Control Analyst

Perform method transfer on analytical procedures with instruments such as HPLC.
Assist junior members of the QC team with analytical studies and development.
Routine testing on finished products.
Assist with continuous improvement and work with the QC Supervisor to implement this.
Write technical/scientific reports.
Leadership within the laboratory for the analyst within the team

Requirements for the Quality Control Analyst

Hold a Scientific Degree.
2 Years’ experience working within Quality Control.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits for the Quality Control Analyst

Free on-site parking.
Subsidised canteen
Healthshield cash plan/counselling
No weekends.
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.

Please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences.

Senior Quality Assurance Officer
A fantastic career development opportunity has become available as a Senior Quality Assurance Officer, with one of the UKs leading specials manufacturers. The role itself will be to oversee 4 QA Officers for the Quality of unlicenced medicines (Specials) and provide report directly to the QA Manager.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Quality Assurance Officer
 

Review batches within the Quality Assurance department to meet business needs.
Ensure all CAPA’s and Change Controls you have ownership for are progressed and are cGMP complaint within the company’s requested timeframe.
Review customer complaints and ensure these are investigated and communicated with the internal team for improvement.
Write technical/scientific reports.
Review batch documentation prior to QP release.
Provide training/ support and development to others in the Quality Assurance Team.
Train Junior members of staff and assist with career development

 
Requirements for the Senior Quality Assurance Officer

2 years’ experience working to pharmaceutical cGMP within QA
Hold a scientific degree.
Strong organisation and communication skills
Leadership skills
Problem solving and investigations.

Benefits for the Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Part of a wider Group- Good internal progression
Annual performance based bonus
Employee of the Month
Free on-site parking
Child Care
Legal Advice
Good company culture, team lunch’s etc

To apply for the Senior Quality Assurance Officer please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045

Head of Quality Control
I am currently recruiting for a Head of Quality in Runcorn, this is a really exciting opportunity as you will be the 1st hire within Quality Control. The company I am working with, specialise in inhalation and respiratory drugs, so a great chance to get involved with one of the niches within pharmaceuticals. This is an important role for the business 3 teams reporting to you, Quality Control, Raw Materials and Microbiology, reporting to the Director of Quality, this is a great opportunity for an established Quality Control Manager to propel and develop their career even further.
Responsibilities for the Head of Quality Control

Lead the Quality Control Team and manage the daily operations within the Laboratory.
Develop, execute and qualify the new QC Laboratory equipment and methods, Instrument Qualification and Method Validation.
Raw Material analysis, Qualification and in-coming goods compliance.
Analysis on finished products and batch release of these.
Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure any out of specification and deviations and actioned according and allocated.
Working with cross functional teams across the business for on-going projects and development
Recruitment, training and development of the QC staff, an exciting part of this role, is you will build your team!

Experience & Qualifications required for the Head of Quality Control

BSc within a Scientific subject
10+ Years experience within Pharmaceutical Quality Control and 5 years of management.
Inhalation experience, will be an advantage.

Benefits for the Head of Quality Control

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Discretionary Bonus
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free parking

Please apply now to be considered for the Head of Quality Control or contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045.