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Quality Assurance Specialist (9-12 Month Contract)

£26.3 - £30.4 per hourEstimated
Full-time

Location: Craigavon

Contract: 9-12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit : Pharma Services

Open To : Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11609

The Role

The role focuses on ensuring and enhancing the quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance of pharmaceutical products within Almac Pharma Services.

The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing various operational areas—including manufacturing, quality control, product development, and distribution—to assess and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. They will provide expert quality assurance support across departments, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to uphold product integrity and meet project timelines.

In addition to oversight responsibilities, the post holder will actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of quality systems such as deviation management, CAPA, change control, and risk assessments. They will participate in internal and external audits, review critical documentation, and support supplier management processes.

The role also involves reviewing production and laboratory data, compiling product quality reviews, and serving as a key contact for compliance-related queries, all with the overarching goal of safeguarding the quality and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical products.

Key Requirements

  • Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK
  • Degree (or equivalent) in a Life Science or closely related field OR Significant experience working within the Pharmaceutical Industry along with demonstrable knowledge may be considered as sufficient to meet educational requirements for this role.
  • Significant experience working within an established Quality System (e.g. GMP, ISO)
  • Comprehensive, working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical products are essential, including familiarity with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, Quality Risk Management and Pharmaceutical Product Lifecycles

Further Information

The working pattern for this role is a flex pattern between the hours of 07:00 – 19:00 with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00.

This role requires coverage beyond normal working hours on a regular basis and it is a condition of your employment that you are able to fulfil this requirement of the role.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 10th July 2026

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Vacancy posted 25 days ago
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