Medical Devices jobs in Wales

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Main Purpose of Role

• To perform a Quality Assurance role which supports:
• Certification and release of medicinal products in accordance with regulatory, company and project requirements.
• Maintain, support and improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System employed within PCI.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the QP in execution of their legal and operational duties.
• Administration, control and support core systems within the Pharmaceutical Quality system as allocated by line manager. Including but not limited to Internal audits, vendor management, deviations/complaints, CAPA, change control and document control.
• Reporting of metrics for systems within scope of responsibility.
• Support and host client audits of the PCI Bridgend facility.
• Support delivery of site/departmental projects and objectives.
• Support continuous improvement, validation and technical services activities.
• Author standard operating procedures.
• Provide QA and GMP related training.
• Schedule, host and close out client audits.
• Pre-certification assessment of batch records and generation of draft QP certificates.
• Post QP certification batch release via the inventory system.
• Review and approval of offsite shelf life extension labelling activities.
• Pre-approval assessment of change controls and deviations.
• Co-ordinate and perform investigations into internal and external quality issues.
• Assess temperature excursions during shipment in line with the stability priofile of the product(s).
• Approval of completed investigations, CAPA’s and change controls.
• Schedule, perform and close out internal and external audits within established timelines.
• Pre review of validation/qualification protocols.

Work Experience & Skills Required

Essential

• Good GMP knowledge and experience of EU legislation and guidelines; experience with FDA GMP requirements CFR 210 and 211 other regulatory guidelines preferable.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to introduce, co-ordinate, complete and report on projects.
• A high level of self-motivation is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform audits, internally and externally.
• Quality Officers need to be familiar with standard computer applications currently in use by the company.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate at all levels (internally and externally), using different methods and techniques ranging from written reports to formal presentations.
• Interpersonal skills – Able to form and maintain relationships at all levels is essential. A Quality Officer must be able to effectively convey potential quality issues and offer constructive advice when required.
• Thinking and decision making – A Quality Officer will often need to make decisions and advise on appropriate courses of action in the event of a Quality incident or to agree appropriate Corrective and Preventative actions. A Quality Officer should be able to consider all relevant aspects and possible repercussions are considered regarding these quality issues.

Desirable

• Attitude embracing company vision and values.
• Analytical thinking and Problem Solving.
• Willingness to travel on company business.
• Judgement and decision making.
• Self Confidence.
• Self-Motivation/ achievement drive.

Qualifications:

Essential

• HNC, HND or degree (or equivalent) in a life sciences subject or suitable experience in a Quality Assurance or technical role within the pharmaceutical industry.

Desirable

• Experience in a Quality role within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, clinical, biotechnology or medical device).
• Experience within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, clinical, biotechnology or medical device).
• Experience in a Quality Assurance role within an industry with transferable skills.
• Holds a qualification in a life sciences subject (level 4 or above).

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Work Location: In person