Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please see below our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please use the above link to see our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

RP/Responsible Person

The MHRA and the European GDP Guideline of 5 November 2013 require that, in order to gain and retain a Wholesale Dealer’s Licence (WDA) licence, wholesale pharmaceutical distributors must designate a Responsible Person (RP) for Good Distribution of Medicinal (GDP) who must be named on the licence.  The responsibilities and liabilities of the RP remain the same whether the Responsible person is employed directly by the licence holder or is an independent contractor. 

According to the MHRA, the RP is responsible for “safeguarding product users against potential hazards arising from poor distribution practices”.  The duties and responsibilities of a RP includeensuring that the provisions of the licence are fulfilled by means of GDP and GMP compliance and best practice within all regulated activities, a compliant quality system is established and maintained and a suitable document control system is in place to ensure that adequate records are maintained.  In addition, the RP will need to oversee the audit of the quality system, carry out independent audits and cooperate with the product licence holder and regulatory authorities with regard to drug returns and product recalls. 

In order to carry out his/her duties, the RP should have knowledge of the products being traded under the licence and the conditions necessary for their safe storage and distribution. The RP should have access to all areas and records which relate to the licensable activities and regularly review and monitor all such areas.

Skills and Experience required to become an RP

  • Degree in pharmacy (preferable) or Qualified Person status

  • Practical experience in Supply Chain, Production and Quality Assurance relating to the distribution of medicinal products

  • Extensive knowledge of GDP and GMP

  • Experience of hosting MHRA inspections, client audits and self-inspections

  • High level of accuracy 

Borehamwood

Borehamwood is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England region located approximately 12 miles north east of central London, 7 miles from Watford, 8 from St Albans and 20 from Luton.

Borehamwood’s strategic location with direct access to the M25, M1 and A1M motorways, frequent 18 minutes train service to Charing Cross and excellent connections to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports make it a prime commuter location.  There is, however,

a  wide  range  of  businesses  in Borehamwood with  the creative  industries  and  niche  pharmaceutical companies being particularly well represented.    The world famous Elstree Studios are also located in Borehamwood; popular TV shows that are filmed at Elstree include Holby City, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and East Enders.

Famous people from Borehamwood:  Simon Cowell, reality TV judge and Marilyn, 1980’s “New Romantic” pop singer