Associate Principal QA Specialist (CQV)
Contract: 6 months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Slough (hybrid – 3 days on site required)
Pay: £32.76 per hour PAYE
The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Associate Principal QA Specialist (CQV) to support Quality Assurance activities within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role provides hands‑on QA support to site operations, with a strong focus on Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) and Technical Services.
You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to manage GMP issues through the Quality Management System, maintain audit readiness, and ensure compliance with UK, EU and US regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide “shoulder‑to‑shoulder” QA review, approval and support for quality records including deviations, CAPAs, change controls and investigations
- Provide day‑to‑day QA oversight of CQV, Validation and Technical Services activities
- Manage and escalate major and critical GMP compliance issues through QMS processes
- Actively support continuous improvement and PQS process improvement initiatives
- Coach and mentor business partners on cGMP practices to maintain a strong quality culture
- Maintain a constant state of audit readiness
- Act as a QA SME in project meetings, local quality councils and complex site projects
- Support site governance and senior QA leadership activities
- Perform additional QA duties as required
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong pharmaceutical Quality Assurance background within a GMP environment
- CQV / Validation experience highly desirable
- Solid understanding of GMP, QMS and regulatory expectations (EU & US)
- Experience reviewing and approving deviations, CAPAs, change controls and investigations
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work autonomously while managing priorities and deadlines
Qualifications
- Science‑based degree (or equivalent experience)
- Proven QA experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing