Quality Assurance Team Lead - GDP

Role: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role:

We're seeking a highly experienced and scrupulous Quality Assurance Team Lead to be responsible for the management of a small team and to be a GDP subject matter expert for the Accord EMENA Region. You'll deliver complete compliance oversight of GDP activities for Senior Management and Responsible Persons for products distributed in the UK Market, as well being a key influencer on GDP matters across other markets. To ensure future GDP compliance it will be key to design and implement robust policies and procedures in line with EU guidelines. Moreover, you'll have responsibility for guaranteeing all WDA(H)s are maintained to reflect the current scope of activities performed. As part of our continuous commitment to excellence you'll develop and deliver engaging GDP training programmes for cross-functional teams across the business. Finally, as the GDP SME you'll lead or support UK MHRA (and other authority) GDP inspections, liaising with the regulators as required, in addition to providing expertise during supplier and corporate audits and act as a Responsible Person when necessary.

The Person:

• A detailed understanding and significant practical experience of EU GDP including Export activities
• Experience of providing quality oversight for outsourced GDP activities
• Experience of performing supplier quality audits
• Detailed knowledge of the requirements for wholesalers of the Falsified Medicines Directive
• Experience of acting as an SME for MHRA and other competent authority GDP Inspections
• A practical approach to developing and implementing procedures and processes within a regulated environment
• An excellent communicator, who can interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong network of pharmaceutical quality professionals
• Experience of developing and delivering GDP / quality related training
• Experience with people management and managing small teams
• Ideally completed Gold Standard Responsible Person Training or able to act as an RP
• Degree or equivalent in a science discipline

T he Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

A Bit About Us:

Accord Healthcare is one of the fastest growing generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies in the UK and Ireland, involved in the development, manufacture and distribution of medicines to over 70 countries around the world. Recognised as a 'Partner of Choice' across the industry for our quality and customer service, our core aim is to support patients to receive the medicines they need, when they need them. With an ambition to become a top 5 pan-EMENA generics company by 2021, we're looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual's focus. So, if you're looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you're certainly in the right place...... click apply for full job details