Job ID 22736
Description
Principal Releasing Officer – Quality Assurance Team
Leicester
Are you an experienced Pharmacist looking to play a pivotal role in patient-critical medicines? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Quality Assurance team as a Principal Releasing Officer, reporting directly to the Head of QA.
In this senior role, you will take ownership of the review and release of extemporaneously compounded specials and batch-produced specials, ensuring full compliance with MHRA regulations, GMP standards, and customer requirements. You will also have line management responsibility for a Releasing Pharmacist, Quality Officer (NSCU Release) and a Pharmacist Technician making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine technical expertise with leadership.
Key responsibilities
- Review and release specials through inspection, manufacturing record review, and QC data assessment
- Ensure GMP compliance and accurate manufacturing calculations
- Review customer orders and approve Certificates of Conformance
- Review and approve new specials formulations
- Oversee on-site Controlled Drugs compliance, including stock control, dispatch, and disposal
- Support investigations into complaints, deviations, and OOS/OOT, documenting outcomes in QPulse
- Review, update, and approve SOPs
- Work closely with Production to resolve quality issues
About you
- Formal Pharmacy qualification (essential); GPhC registration desirable
- Strong knowledge of Controlled Drug regulations
- Line management experience
- Good communication skills
- GMP and MHRA Specials (GN14) knowledge and formulation approval experience desirable
Why join us?
This role offers the chance to make a real impact on patient safety while developing your leadership skills within a supportive Quality Assurance environment. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals and contribute directly to the release of high-quality, compliant medicines.
Please note if you have not heard from the Recruitment Department within 7 days of submitting your application, your application has been unsuccessful.
