Career Opportunity: Senior QA Officer at Zydus Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd

Zydus Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, a subsidiary of the global healthcare giant Zydus Lifesciences, is looking for an experienced Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Officer to join its growing team in Leicestershire. Since its inception in 2023, Zydus UK has focused on addressing unmet medical needs and improving patient access to high-quality healthcare solutions.

Position Overview

Feature	Details
Designation	Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Officer
Location	Loughborough, Leicestershire (LE11 1NF)
Work Model	Hybrid (3 Days in office, 2 Days remote)
Eligibility	UK-based with Right to Work (No sponsorship available)
Deadline	15th February 2026

Key Responsibilities

The Senior QA Officer will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring regulatory compliance.

QMS Management: Oversee and manage key quality processes, including Deviations, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), Change Control, OOS (Out of Specification), and Market Complaints.
External Oversight: Provide QA supervision for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and external testing laboratories.
Batch Release: Support the Qualified Person (QP) in batch certification and release activities to ensure product safety and quality.
Regulatory Readiness: Prepare and support internal and external audits/inspections by authorities such as the MHRA, EMA, and FDA.
Product Lifecycle: Assist in new product introductions, technical transfers, and strategic product launches.

Candidate Profile

Education: Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
Experience: 4–6 years of solid experience within Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of EU/UK GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
Expertise: Practical experience in managing outsourced manufacturing and testing partners.
Soft Skills: Must be confident, highly organized, and capable of working independently in a virtual/hybrid environment.