19 Pharmaceuticals jobs in the United Kingdom

Quality Assurance Officer - Pharmaceutical | London | 27,500 + Benefits

Are you a detail-oriented scientist/operator/quality professional looking to grow your career into QA within a thriving pharmaceutical environment? Smart4 Sciences are working exclusively with a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in unlicensed medicines to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in GMP to take on a varied, impactful QA role in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

As a Quality Assurance Officer , you will play a critical role in supporting the operational delivery of the QA function, ensuring compliance with MHRA regulations, GMP/GDP standards, and internal quality systems. You will be the primary contact for QA queries and contribute directly to the business's success by maintaining high standards across processes, documentation, and customer-facing interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the QA department to meet strategic business goals.
• Support compliance with GMP and GDP legislation.
• Respond to QA queries and customer issues promptly and professionally.
• Review and author Quality documentation including SOPs, deviations, change controls, complaints, and risk assessments.
• Assist with investigations into product quality and technical customer issues.
• Support document control and archiving processes.
• Respond to MHRA recall alerts, supplier non-compliance checks, and license updates.
• Review supplier and customer documents to support approval processes.

About You:

• Prior experience in within a regulated pharmaceutical environment (MHRA experience highly desirable).
• A degree in a scientific discipline (preferred).
• Knowledge of unlicensed medicines and the pharmaceutical supply chain.
• IT literate with excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing company making a real difference in patient access to vital medicines.
• Work in a quality-led culture with the opportunity to contribute to system improvements.
• Genuine career development prospects and supportive leadership.

If you're ready to take the next step in your QA career, apply now or contact Gareth Gooley on today for a confidential discussion.

• Preparing and executing validation protocols according to the Validation Master Plan and schedule
• Generating and assisting with qualification and validation protocols to enable the compliant and efficient introduction of new processes or equipment to be used
• Supporting / performing IQ / OQ / PQ
• Commissioning equipment / processes
• Risk Assessments / active involvement in CAPA

• Preparing and executing validation protocols according to the Validation Master Plan and schedule
• Generating and assisting with qualification and validation protocols to enable the compliant and efficient introduction of new processes or equipment to be used
• Supporting / performing IQ / OQ / PQ
• Commissioning equipment / processes
• Risk Assessments / active involvement in CAPA

Quality Assurance Officer - Pharmaceutical | London | 27,500 + Benefits

Are you a detail-oriented scientist/operator/quality professional looking to grow your career into QA within a thriving pharmaceutical environment? Smart4 Sciences are working exclusively with a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in unlicensed medicines to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in GMP to take on a varied, impactful QA role in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

As a Quality Assurance Officer , you will play a critical role in supporting the operational delivery of the QA function, ensuring compliance with MHRA regulations, GMP/GDP standards, and internal quality systems. You will be the primary contact for QA queries and contribute directly to the business's success by maintaining high standards across processes, documentation, and customer-facing interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the QA department to meet strategic business goals.
• Support compliance with GMP and GDP legislation.
• Respond to QA queries and customer issues promptly and professionally.
• Review and author Quality documentation including SOPs, deviations, change controls, complaints, and risk assessments.
• Assist with investigations into product quality and technical customer issues.
• Support document control and archiving processes.
• Respond to MHRA recall alerts, supplier non-compliance checks, and license updates.
• Review supplier and customer documents to support approval processes.

About You:

• Prior experience in within a regulated pharmaceutical environment (MHRA experience highly desirable).
• A degree in a scientific discipline (preferred).
• Knowledge of unlicensed medicines and the pharmaceutical supply chain.
• IT literate with excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing company making a real difference in patient access to vital medicines.
• Work in a quality-led culture with the opportunity to contribute to system improvements.
• Genuine career development prospects and supportive leadership.

If you're ready to take the next step in your QA career, apply now or contact Gareth Gooley on today for a confidential discussion.

QA Officer - Pharmaceuticals - 6 Month FTC (potential for permanent extension)

Are you a detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with GMP experience looking for your next challenge in a thriving pharmaceutical manufacturing environment?

The Role:

As QA Officer , you will support the Quality Assurance function by ensuring product compliance with GMP and food safety regulations, handling documentation, batch reviews, deviation investigations, and supporting the ongoing maintenance of the site's Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities:

• Batch document review and product release
• Quality documentation control (PQRs, SOPs, risk assessments)
• Investigate complaints and deviations, writing CAPA reports
• Support customer registration and export documentation
• Collaborate with QC, NPD, and Operations to ensure compliance
• Assist in QMS maintenance and regulatory audits (MHRA, FDA, ISO, BRC)
• Participate in validation activities (equipment/process)

About You:

• Science-based degree (or equivalent)
• Experience in QA within a GMP-regulated industry
• Familiar with QMS, deviation handling, and documentation standards
• Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills
• Prior use of Q-Pulse or Navision is desirable
• Understanding of validation and regulatory expectations (pharma/nutraceutical) is a plus

If you would be interested in this QA Officer position and are keen to be an instrumental part of the growth of an established Manufacturer please apply today or contact Gareth Gooley on for more information

A global name in the pharmaceutical industry is looking for a Program or Project Manager to join the business at an exciting time of growth and development.

This is a permanent role and a great opportunity to join an expanding organisation.

They would also consider someone from a similar CDMO/CRO background doing some project management as part of their current role and would like to pursue this area further.

The Role

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Project review to ensure deadlines are met and projects are within budget
• Liaise with all departments involved in the project and provide a consistent approach to processes and solutions
• Manage the full project life cycle
• Contribute to improvements for processes and implement change for future projects
• Facilitate client meetings

Your Skills

• Degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline is preferred
• Previous industry experience within project management or related field
• GMP experience would be highly beneficial
• Excellent communication and customer facing skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• A Project Management qualification would be beneficial but is not essential and my client will support training and development in this area

The Company

• Private health insurance
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Gym membership
• Strong focus on employee well-being

What should you do next?

This is a great chance to join a global and growing company. If you think this could be the role for you, please apply online or get in touch.

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Smart4 Sciences - Qualified Person (QP) - Remote Working (Permanent)

Are you an experienced QP looking for a fully remote opportunity?

Smart4 Sciences are partnering with a leading pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Qualified Person (QP) for a permanent remote-based role. Whether you have just passed your Viva or have prior experience on a licence; this is an excellent opportunity for a QP who enjoys autonomy and flexibility while contributing to the release of high-quality pharmaceutical products under a Manufacturer's/Importer's Authorisation (MIA) licence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a Named Qualified Person under the MIA licence, in compliance with EU GMP and UK regulatory standards.
• Perform final certification and batch release of medicinal products (both sterile and non-sterile, depending on experience).
• Review batch documentation, quality records, and deviation/CAPA reports as part of batch release process.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Production, and Regulatory teams to ensure GMP compliance across the supply chain.
• Support inspections from the MHRA and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Provide expert QP input into quality system improvements and GMP compliance strategies.

Ideal Candidate:

• Eligible to act as a Qualified Person in the UK under Directive 2001/83/EC.
• Prior experience releasing products under an MIA licence is preferred
• Strong understanding of GMP and UK pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional working.

Why Apply?

• Remote working - achieve true work/life balance (1 day per month on site in England)
• Be part of a growing, quality-driven pharmaceutical business with a strong reputation.
• Join a forward-thinking organisation with a collaborative and supportive culture.

If you are a QP eager to work remotely please apply now or contact Gareth Gooley on today for a confidential discussion.

Do you live in or close to Runcorn WA7 1PH
Are you able to work rotational shifts?
Fancy delivering a production role in a protein business?
Looking for a long-term role - that will go Temp - Perm?
Worked previously in production setting?
Fancy Earning 618 Per week

Who are we and what will your new role be delivering?

We are located in WA7 1PH and make vitamin supplements on site for domestic and commercial suppliers. You will previously have some experience in a production environment and be familiar with how the production of goods is processed. The role will involve you weighing raw materials following a recipe. Following on from this you will be using a hand held scanner to check the measures and ingredients to ensure all are accurate and blending into moulds that form into a tablet. The role is very interesting paced according to ingredients and would suit someone who likes to concentrate on their role - head down and likes working independently

Working with Raw materials is not essential as full training can be given - we are looking for a team of people who are hardworking, want to work and can do 3 shift patterns

Shifts 6am- 2.15pm
2pm - 11.15pm
11pm - 6am

You will be working with a team of operatives all delivering the same role - the environment is friendly, warm and people feel valued in the role they deliver. The most important attribute we are looking for is to recruit a small team who enjoy working and want to do a good job whilst working the shift

What your shift will consist of

* Working within a team
* Weighing raw materials
* Mixing the ingredients
* Adding to moulds
* Scanning and measuring materials

You will be working within a friendly supportive team but also be able to work independently. Your role will allow you to be self-sufficient, and work independently within a time scale to build the equipment.

Is this you?
* Attention to detail is paramount and a high degree of accuracy is required
* Enjoys work - wants to deliver a job well done
* Enjoy working to a set specification and takes pride in your workmanship

What you will receive:

* Weekly pay each Friday
* Holiday pay accrued weekly onto your own fund

Location - Runcorn
Contract - Ongoing

Please only apply if you can do all shifts - they rotate each week

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