Qualified Person

ARx Recruitment Services are supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation in the search for a Qualified Person (QP) to join their quality leadership team at a modern manufacturing facility in the North West of the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the release of innovative medicinal products while helping shape quality strategy across a growing organisation focused on delivering safe, sustainable medicines to global markets.

The role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 – £100,000, a discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role

As a Qualified Person (QP) you will hold responsibility for the certification and release of both commercial and investigational medicinal products, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and GMP requirements.

This is a senior position within the Quality function where you will contribute to quality culture, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management of pharmaceutical products, while supporting innovation across manufacturing and development activities.

Key Responsibilities

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Certify and release medicinal product batches in accordance with UK legislation and EU GMP

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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards

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Provide QP oversight across commercial and investigational product manufacturing

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Support regulatory inspections and audits, including interaction with regulatory authorities

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Influence and strengthen quality culture across operational teams

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Provide strategic input into quality systems, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

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Support new product introduction, validation, and lifecycle management activities

Candidate Requirements

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Registered Qualified Person (QP) under current UK legislation

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Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

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Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)

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Significant experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments

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Proven experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits

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Ability to influence quality behaviours across cross-functional teams

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Experience across multiple dosage forms and product lifecycle stages (desirable)

Benefits

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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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Discretionary bonus

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Generous employer pension contribution

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Private medical insurance

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Private dental insurance

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Permanent health insurance

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Group life assurance

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Wellbeing programmes and recognition schemes

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Free onsite parking

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Additional employee benefits and flexible working arrangements

About the Opportunity

This position offers the chance to join an organisation that values quality, collaboration, and innovation. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment where compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement are central to the company’s mission.

Apply

If you are an experienced Qualified Person seeking a new challenge in pharmaceutical manufacturing, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today or contact ARx Recruitment Services for a confidential discussion