Job Description

Vacancy No

VN118

Category

Quality and Compliance

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Location

Chippenham - UK

Job Advert

At Vectura, we're driven by innovation and committed to delivering excellence in pharmaceutical development. We're looking for a Lead Quality Officer who will help shape the future of our Quality function--supporting both the development of life-changing medicines and a culture of continuous improvement.




Why This Role Exists


- To maintain and improve the Vectura Quality Management System (QMS) in line with GMP and ISO standards


- To deliver expert Quality Assurance support across projects, especially in the pharmaceutical development, pre-clinical and clinical spaces




What You'll Be Doing


- Carrying out a broad range of activities across the QMS including Goods In, environmental monitoring and equipment maintenance


- Supporting and investigating quality incidents including (but not limited to) deviations, CAPA, change controls, OOS and NCRs.


- Identifying process improvements and supporting the implementation of changes across the Quality System


- Generating, reviewing and maintaining all relevant GMP/ISO documentation


- Conducting detailed reviews of batch manufacturing records and associated test data


- Leading and performing internal audits, while training and mentoring junior QA staff


- Working closely with cross-functional project teams and business functions to review and guide quality in documentation


- Acting as an advocate for quality culture, embedding it across teams


- Working strategically on onsite archiving, collaborating with our GxP archivist




First 6 Months Snapshot


- Deep dive into our systems and processes


- Training and development focused on integration with Pharmaceutical Development principles


- Support in transitioning and maintaining quality standards in an evolving environment




What You'll Bring


- Minimum 2 years in Quality Assurance within pharmaceuticals, ideally with exposure to R&D/Pharmaceutical Development


- Experience in internal audits, and working knowledge of GMP beyond just the numbers--you know how to apply it


- Desirable: Exposure to medical devices, combination products, or inhalation product manufacturing/testing


- Practical mindset, project-savvy, and comfortable mentoring junior colleagues




What We Offer


- A collaborative, innovation-focused environment


- A hands-on role with real impact on product quality and patient outcomes


- Onsite role with limited, ad hoc flexibility for remote working (negotiable based on team needs)




Apply now to join a team where quality is not just a department--it's a culture.