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The Opportunity
I'm working with a global animal-health specialist operating across contract research, development and manufacturing, supporting pharmaceutical companies from early development through to commercial supply.
The Role
As a Qualified Person, you will be named on the site licence and act in full compliance with the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) and Eudralex Volume 4, ensuring that all batches released meet the required standards of quality, safety and efficacy.                                                         
Key Responsibilities
QP Certification & Compliance

• Certify batches prior to release in line with VMR, EU GMP, Annex 16, and relevant Marketing Authorisations
• Ensure manufacturing and testing activities comply with authorised processes and validated systems
• Review and assess production records, deviations, changes and investigations prior to certification
• Ensure all required documentation, audits, tests and checks are completed and approved

Quality System Oversight

• Support ongoing compliance of the Quality Management System with legislative and regulatory requirements
• Notify site leadership and customers of any issues impacting batch compliance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory, scientific and quality management developments

Site & Team Leadership

• Coordinate QP release activities across the QP team to support production and dispatch schedules
• Act as Primary Deputy for the Site Quality Manager when required
• Provide guidance and technical support on quality and compliance matters
• Liaise directly with customers on quality-related topics

About You
Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline as defined under the VMR, or chartered status
• Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacy
• Certificate of Eligibility to act as a Qualified Person (permanent provisions)
• Lead Auditor qualification (PR325 / PR330) - highly desirable

Experience

• 3-5+ years' experience acting as a named QP on a manufacturing licence
• Strong GMP background within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Veterinary medicinal product experience preferred, particularly:
  • Non-sterile liquids
  • Suspensions
• Confident operating in a customer-facing, fast-paced manufacturing environment

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