Quality Assurance Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oxfordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Quality Management Systems (QMS) Deviation Handling CAPA Management Internal Auditing SOP Management Root Cause Investigation Validation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Quality Assurance Lead Jobs Oxfordshire

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting a Quality Assurance Lead for a leading healthcare organisation in Oxfordshire. This permanent role offers a fantastic salary package, stock options, and career progression.

Job Details

  • Job Reference: FH38416
  • Published: 24th July 2025
  • Start Date: 3rd November 2025
  • Salary: TBC
  • Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily QA activities relating to pharmacy and wholesale operations
  • Manage the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), including deviations, CAPAs, change control, and SOP updates
  • Lead internal audits and support external inspections to ensure audit readiness
  • Review, maintain, and update SOPs, risk assessments, and quality documentation
  • Conduct root cause investigations and support risk management initiatives
  • Lead and support validation activities for systems and processes
  • Monitor and report on quality metrics, ensuring data trends inform improvement
  • Deliver training to staff and champion a strong quality-driven culture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including warehouse and pharmacy, to maintain compliance

About You

  • Proven experience in a pharmaceutical QA role, ideally within GDP-regulated environments
  • Strong knowledge of QMS processes including deviation handling and CAPA lifecycle
  • Comfortable leading audits and maintaining regulatory compliance
  • Experience supporting or leading validation projects
  • Excellent communication skills and a meticulous, well-organised approach
  • Confident working across departments and mentoring others in QA best practices

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