QA Operations Contractor

Walker Cole International is supporting a UK-based pharmaceutical services organisation to expand its Quality function to meet increased operational demand. As part of this growth, we are recruiting a QA Operations Contractor to provide hands-on Quality support across site activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a QA point of contact for operational teams, providing real-time Quality support to manufacturing, packaging, and distribution activities.
• Review, approve, and manage GMP/GDP documentation, including batch records, deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and quality risk assessments.
• Lead and support quality investigations, ensuring timely root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Maintain oversight of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with EU GMP and GDP regulations.
• Support site audits and inspections, including preparation activities and follow-up actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure Quality compliance is embedded within day-to-day operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality performance metrics.

Required experience and skills:

• Demonstrable experience within QA Operations in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP and/or GDP regulations.
• Practical experience managing deviations, CAPAs, and change control processes.
• Confident working in a contract role with the ability to prioritise workload independently.
• Detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting.

Contract information:

• Working pattern: 5 days on-site
• Contract Length: Initial 3 months contract
• Rate: Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
• Location: UK

QA Operations l Quality Assurance l GMP l GDP l QMS l Deviation Management l CAPA l Change Control l Batch Review l Audits l Contract l Contractor l pharmaceutical l Healthcare Services

ID: 90021