Senior QA Release Officer

Job Title: Senior QA Release Officer

Location: Worthing, West Sussex (On-site / Hybrid options if applicable)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Employer

You will be joining a well-established, global leader and innovation-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing allergy-focused healthcare treatments worldwide. Committed to world-class manufacturing and patient safety, this organisation offers a collaborative, supportive, and values-led culture where employees are empowered to make an impact. With continuous investment in quality, compliance, and clinical safety, it is an excellent environment to grow your career and contribute to transformative healthcare solutions.

Key Responsibilities & Measurable Goals

Batch Release & Record Review

* Review bulk manufacturing records systematically to execute the safe release of stock solutions and finished products.

* Act as the primary QA point of escalation, swiftly troubleshooting daily quality issues to minimize production downtime.

Compliance & Quality Systems (Target: Maintain 100% audit readiness)

* Lead internal QA projects and drive cross-departmental data integrity initiatives.

* Review and approve non-conformances, implementing robust investigation techniques to manage root-cause analysis.

* Represent the QA department in high-level company meetings and formally deputise for the QA Operations Team Manager when required.

Training & Continuous Improvement

* Train and coach colleagues on core GMP practices, ensuring up-to-date compliance across production teams.

* Promote continuous quality improvements and deliver professional data-driven presentations to site leadership.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

* Experience: Strong proven experience as a Quality Officer or in a similar QA Release role within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical facility.

* Regulatory Knowledge: Excellent working knowledge of the Orange Guide (MHRA Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and relevant UK legislation.

* Technical Skills: Confident leader capable of managing meetings, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving investigations.

* IT Competency: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) alongside solid familiarity with data integrity requirements.

* Work Authorisation: Must possess the valid right to work in the UK.

Nice to Haves

* A degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

* Broader pharmaceutical manufacturing or sterile-environment production knowledge