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Quality Systems Specialist

THE POSITION

We are now hiring a Quality Systems Specialist for our Animal Health Operations in the UK. This role supports the delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement of Quality Systems, with a focus on Supplier Qualification and Data Integrity. Working closely with site teams, corporate quality functions and external partners, the role ensures that all quality processes meet GMP and corporate requirements.
A key focus of the position is strong cross‑functional collaboration - providing quality expertise, supporting audits and inspections, and driving best practice across site operations.

This is a full time 18‑month fixed term contract and hybrid role based in Pirbright requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite.

 

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier Qualification

  • Act as Local Management System Owner for Supplier Qualification.
  • Oversee the local supplier qualification process, including maintenance of Boehringer Ingelheim electronic Supplier Qualification Management tools.
  • Perform supplier audits for the local site and support ACE/GQDP Supplier & Service Provider Audits.
  • Write and/or approve quality agreements, qualification protocols and reports.
  • Manage suppliers with issues impacting the local site.

Data Integrity

  • Act as Local Management System Owner for Data Integrity governance.
  • Maintain the Data Integrity Governance Plan across relevant departments.
  • Oversee ongoing data integrity governance across all GxP areas.

Quality Support & Operational Activities

  • Act as primary Quality contact to operational teams, provide support with discrepancies, CAPAs, change controls and documentation review.
  • Provide input into the local Quality Risk Management programme and promote a risk‑based approach to quality events and process improvements.
  • Ensure owned Quality Systems remain inspection‑ready and provide SME support during audits.

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Ensure full adherence to UK and corporate HSE, GMP and biosafety regulations.
  • Participate in regulatory and corporate quality inspections for areas under responsibility.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with supervisors, managers and technicians from QC, Warehouse, Production, QA and other site departments.
  • Collaborate with Corporate Quality, Purchasing & Sourcing, contract labs, suppliers, distributors and regulatory bodies.
  • Share information proactively and foster a strong quality culture across departments.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Degree qualified in a science discipline.

Skills & Experience

  • Quality background in pharmaceutical or GxP environments.
  • Strong knowledge of EU GMP principles, quality assurance and supplier qualification.
  • Experience working with QMS processes and electronic QMS tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, DocuSign, GMP systems).
  • Good understanding of Data Integrity principles.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent planning, prioritisation and time‑management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and seek input from others.
  • Committed to ongoing learning and development for self and team.

 

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, demonstrating our commitment to building an exceptional workplace through strong people practices and supportive HR policies.

To learn more about why BI is a great place to work, visit:
https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.

 

 

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