QC Operations Specialist

Quality Systems Specialist / Quality Compliance Lead

Location: Hampshire
Industry: Regulated (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, or related)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Systems Specialist to support compliance and continuous improvement across a regulated manufacturing site. This role ensures adherence to international quality standards and regulatory requirements, enabling smooth operations and maintaining license to operate. You will be a key partner across departments, supporting Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams while driving improvements in systems, audits, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure adherence to site-wide quality policies, procedures, and standards.

• Maintain strong knowledge of GMP regulations, regulatory guidelines, corporate requirements, and industry best practices.

• Conduct internal audits (including GMP, hygiene, and QMS) and ensure findings are documented, addressed, and tracked.

• Manage third-party audits, including follow-up and corrective action plans.

• Oversee and support Quality Management Systems (QMS), including EQMS and document management platforms.

• Review and approve CAPAs, deviations, change controls, and validation protocols.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments using audit results, trends, and risk assessments.

• Act as a liaison with global compliance teams and subject matter experts (SMEs).

• Provide oversight of site KPIs and quality risk assessment programs.

• Support Annual Product Review processes.

About You

• Experience in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, or cosmetics strongly preferred).

• Strong background in Quality Systems management and continuous improvement.

• Skilled in authorizing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and compliance documentation.

• Strong knowledge of national and international quality standards.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative, solutions-focused mindset.

• Effective communicator with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders.

• Able to thrive both independently and in a team setting within a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with electronic QMS, e-training systems, and SAP preferred.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on quality and compliance within a forward-thinking, global environment. You'll be empowered to drive improvements, represent the site in global discussions, and contribute to shaping best practices.