Senior Quality Assurance Specialist in London

JOB TITLE: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the Advanced Therapies sector. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalised recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth

I am working with a Clinical stage biotech company who're a market leader in autoimmune diseases and we're on the hunt for a Senior Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist to join a well established QA function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating the implementation of the company's quality management system pertaining to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), including oversight of external vendors, training on quality procedures, and performance monitoring against established standards.
• Serving as the main point of contact and providing support to Immunomonitoring and R&D labs, ensuring adherence to quality assurance protocols within Clinical Trials.
• Evaluating and reviewing documentation generated by internal and external parties, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Clinical Plans.
• Writing and/or reviewing Quality Management System (QMS) documents, including SOPs.
• Acting as the system administrator for the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) and managing documents within the system on a day-to-day basis.
• Generating and monitoring quality metrics, including those derived from the eQMS.
• Assisting in the selection and qualification process for external vendors and providing oversight for outsourced laboratory activities.
• Supporting the planning and execution of audits, including those conducted internally, at vendor sites, clinical sites, external laboratories, and suppliers.
• Providing guidance on GCP/GCLP/GLP practices to clinical project teams and identifying/mitigating operational risks and deviations.
• Overseeing Change Controls, Deviations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) related to Immunomonitoring and R&D laboratories.
• Participating in project meetings as the Clinical Quality representative, both internally and externally.
• Assisting in preparation for regulatory agency inspections and coordinating responses to any findings.
• Delivering training to laboratory teams as needed.

Experience Needed:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry in a GCP QA role, with experience in providing quality support to clinical laboratories.
• Experience in providing quality support for Cell or Gene Therapy programs is highly desirable.
• Experience working with and managing eQMS.
• Experience conducting internal audits.
• Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, standards, and industry practices related to GCP and GCLP, with an understanding of considerations for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).
• Skilled in maintaining and monitoring a QMS, preferably in a small/start-up organization environment.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Regulatory.
• Understanding of immunology is desirable.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly evolving field.

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