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Are you a detail‑driven quality professional with a passion for compliance and client engagement? One of our leading pharmaceutical partners is seeking a Quality Audit Officer to join the Bedford team, where you'll play a pivotal role in hosting client audits and driving the self‑inspection programme across the business. This client‑facing role places you at the forefront of audit activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and GDP regulations while building strong relationships with client quality teams.

Working alongside the Quality Integration Manager, you'll arrange and host audits, draft and submit audit responses, and act as the main point of contact for client queries. You'll also support regulatory inspections, lead self‑inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the company's Quality Management System.

Arrange, host, and respond to client audits at Bedford and other UK sites as required

Act as subject matter expert or provide backroom support during regulatory inspections

Organise, perform, and report on self‑inspections across the UK

Oversee supplier qualification and maintain the Approved Supplier List

Conduct detailed root cause analysis of non‑conformances and implement corrective actions

Perform and facilitate risk assessments on GxP and quality processes

Identify training needs and update quality training materials based on audit findings

Review and improve SOPs, work instructions, and forms to ensure compliance and consistency

Build strong client relationships and communicate clearly with external quality teams

Minimum 3 years' experience in a quality department certified to ISO 9001 or ISO 13485

Strong working knowledge of GDP guidelines and Quality Management Systems

Experience in quality auditing and supplier qualification programmes

Skilled in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to work independently and in a team, under pressure and to strict deadlines

Confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills

Desirable:

QMS Lead Auditor qualification

Certified training within GxP

Quality Assurance Officer (6‑Month Contract) - Pharmaceuticals - Bedford

Smart4 Sciences is working with a respected pharmaceutical supplier to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer. This full‑time 6-month contract role sits within a close‑knit QA team and offers hands‑on involvement in GMP compliance, quality systems, and key operational processes.

This position is ideal for candidates with GMP experience in pharmaceuticals who are keen to strengthen their QA expertise and gain exposure across a broad range of compliance activities.

Role Overview As a Quality Assurance Officer, you will play a central role in maintaining GMP standards and supporting the company's Quality Management System. You will oversee PQS trackers, review and update SOPs, manage deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and change controls, and ensure timely resolution of quality issues. The role also involves conducting investigations, supporting audits, responding to MHRA notifications, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain PQS trackers and ensure closure of deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and change controls

Lead investigations and root cause analysis, producing clear reports

Draft, review, and update SOPs and QA documentation

Support supplier and vendor approvals, including technical agreements and compliance checks for APIs and excipients

Monitor MHRA alerts and contribute to improvement projects

Provide QA support across teams, attending meetings and resolving quality concerns

Candidate Profile We are looking for a detail‑oriented professional with:

A background in pharmaceuticals and GMP knowledge (QA experience advantageous)

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience in investigations and root cause analysis

Excellent organizational skills and adaptability

Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis

Why Join? This role offers the chance to gain broad QA experience within a growing pharmaceutical supplier, take ownership of key compliance processes, and develop towards a senior QA position in a supportive team environment.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch with for a confidential discussion.