Principal Releasing Officer - Quality Assurance Team

Wigton, Leicestershire

Are you an experienced pharmacy or QA professional 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.