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  • Location: Stevenage
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 3 years ago

  • Sector: Quality
  • Contact: Steve Twinley
  • Contact Email: steve.twinley@nextphaserecruitment.com
  • Contact Phone: 01403 216216
  • Start Date: 2021-03-01
  • Job Ref: V-46646 ST
Are you a visionary leader? Do you have a strong QA Management background from a commercial aseptic biologics manufacturing facility? Are you eligible to act as a Qualified Person under the permanent provisions of 2001/83/EC? If so, this is a unique job opportunity with huge potential to grow as the company continues to expand.
 
We are looking for a Head of Quality Assurance to join a prestigious cell & gene therapy organisation based in Stevenage, Herts. You will take charge of a department of 15 people (4 direct reports), sign off a monthly QP report and have a heavily strategic role that focuses on future collaborative partners, new facilities, ongoing continuous improvement projects and furthering a culture of inspirational science and innovation.
 
This a permanent role with a highly competitive salary, plus an excellent benefits package. Full details will be disclosed on application.
 
Your role will include:
  • Proactively ensuring that the company’s manufacturing centre meets the standards of both regulatory authorities (MHRA in particular) and new / existing external collaborators.
  • Maintenance and continued development of the electronic QMS and monitoring compliance system.
  • Leading the Quality team, made up of QA Leads, QA Specialists, the Validation group and the Training department.
  • Hosting and conducting audits
  • Undertake QP duties in compliance with Annex 16, including review and approval of monthly QP reports.
  • Manage a GMP self-inspection programme.
 
You will work in partnership with a variety of internal and external collaborators, and this will be a pivotal role for the smooth running of GMP operations especially as the company continues to scale up its production capabilities for clinical / commercial biologicals, vaccines and cell or gene therapies.
 
Skills and Experience Required:
  • Strong experience in aseptic Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
  • Eligible to act as a Qualified Person under the Permanent Provisions of 2001/83/EC (NB. You will also be considered if you are very close to completion or are awaiting the outcome of your viva)
  • Lean six sigma green / black belt (desirable but not essential)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people at all levels.
 
Full details will be provided on application. This is a permanent role in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, paying an excellent salary plus benefits.