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Apply today!\nJob Details\nJOB PURPOSE\nTo support the business in compliance to GDP and GMP regulations ensuring that work is completed in a safe and efficient manner and meeting the agreed standards of quality, GDP, applicable GMP and service levels of the company, clients, and regulatory bodies.\nResponsibilities:\nProvide Quality Assurance oversight of operational activities to ensure compliance with GDP, applicable GMP, ISO 9001, company procedures and client requirements\nRaise, investigate, review and manage deviations and corrective actions (CAPAs), supporting other departments where required\nPerform internal and supplier audits in line with the agreed audit schedule\nSupport and host client and regulatory audits\nGenerate, monitor and report quality metrics internally and to clients\nAttend client review meetings and provide updates on quality matters, deviations and continuous improvement activities\nSupport the Change Control process, ensuring quality-critical changes are appropriately documented, reviewed and assessed\nEnsure quality incidents, customer/client complaints and deviations are appropriately recorded, investigated and followed through to completion\nEnsure corrective actions are completed within agreed timelines and effectiveness checks are performed where required\nEnsure quality documentation is appropriately approved, controlled, maintained and reviewed\nMaintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations, procedures and client requirements, including Technical Agreements\nReview daily temperature records and ensure appropriate action is taken when required\nEnsure all QA activities and records are completed in accordance with relevant procedures and regulatory requirements\nComply with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health & Safety requirements\n.\nRequirements:\nIdeally educated to degree level or equivalent\nPrevious Quality Assurance experience within a GDP and/or GMP-regulated environment\nGood working knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) regulations\nKnowledge of the UK pharmaceutical regulatory framework\nExperience managing or supporting deviations, CAPAs, quality incidents and change controls\nExperience supporting or conducting internal, supplier, client and/or regulatory audits\nAbility to work effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors and suppliers\nAbility to maintain accurate, compliant quality documentation and records\nMinimum Skills Required:\nStrong knowledge of GDP requirements and quality systems within a regulated pharmaceutical environment\nPrevious practical QA experience in a GDP or GMP environment\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nEffective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills\nAbility to investigate quality issues and apply sound judgement and problem-solving skills\nStrong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement\nAbility to influence and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders\nConfident interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with clients and cross-functional teams\nFlexible, proactive and able to use initiative when making decisions\nWhat Cencora offers\nBenefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.\nFull timeAffiliated Companies\nAffiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment Opportunity\nCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.\nThe company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. 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