Senior Quality Officer

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Officer to join a leading life sciences organisation based in a state-of-the-art laboratory facility. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative team within a Private Equity-backed CRO, where your expertise will help uphold high standards of quality and compliance.

In this senior role, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of quality systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting high-quality laboratory operations. You will work closely with operational and scientific teams, providing expert oversight and driving initiatives for quality excellence.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties as the Senior Quality Officer will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Oversee the effectiveness of the quality management system by managing documentation, processes, and system controls
• Review and approve deviations, investigations, and corrective actions to ensure compliance and timely completion
• Lead investigations into quality issues, identifying root causes and ensuring appropriate actions are implemented
• Plan, lead, and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits to ensure audit readiness and successful outcomes
• As the Senior Quality Officer, you will develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on quality data analysis

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Senior Quality Officer we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

• A Degree or higher level in a scientific discipline (e.g., Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Quality Assurance / Quality Management)
• Extensive experience working in a Quality or regulated (GxP) environment, with a strong understanding of quality systems, audits, deviations, CAPA, and change control
• Proven experience leading investigations, audits, and quality reviews
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence in making technical quality decisions
• You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and work to deadlines
• You will communicate effectively and build strong collaborative relationships across teams

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions, health cash plans, cycle-to-work scheme, retail discounts, and free on-site parking. You will also gain access to wellbeing resources, continuous development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values your growth.

Key Words: Quality assurance / GxP / audits / investigations / CAPA / continuous improvement / laboratory / compliance / regulatory / scientific / CRO / life sciences

"Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career."

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.