Quality Assurance Specialist

Job DescriptionMake a real impact on patient safety and product quality. Join our Global Development Quality (GDQ) team in London as a QA Specialist where youll play a key role in GMP Quality Assurance activities supporting our GDQ IMP Licence. Youll partner across functions shape quality standards and help ensure our products meet the highest regulatory and ethical benchmarks.What youll doLead and perform GMP audits to ensure compliance with SOPs GMPs and applicable regulationsReview and approve production and analytical documentation for drug substance drug product and packaged finished goods supporting QP certificationCollaborate across functional teams to resolve comments and issues identified during audits and reviewsSupport product recalls and stock recoveries when requiredIdentify compliance gaps and drive continuous improvement initiativesCreate update and maintain assigned SOPsPerform and review complaints deviation investigations change controls and CAPAsContribute to onboarding and training of new starters and colleaguesFollow standard procedures and consult with your manager to resolve exceptionsCompile data for reports and presentations interpret findings and draw actionable conclusionsDeliver work to high standards of compliance efficiency innovation accuracy and safetyStay current with cGMP requirements and evolving global regulationsRepresent GDQ on cross-functional teams and support additional activities as assignedWhat youll bringBachelors degree in a life science or related disciplineApplied professional experience in pharmaceutical Quality rolesStrong collaborative communication skills and a self-motivated mindsetDemonstrated understanding of GMP and solid technical knowledgeProven ability to lead and contribute as a team player; capable of prioritising and delivering across multiple projects and tasksAdvanced problem-solving and sound decision-making skillsProficiency with Microsoft applications and readiness to learn and use GMP-related softwareWhy join usBe part of a mission-driven team ensuring products are safe effective and compliantWork in a collaborative environment with clear impact on regulatory success and patient outcomesOpportunities to grow your expertise across audits quality systems and cross-functional projectsReady to elevate quality with us If this sounds like your next step wed love to hear from you.Closing date for applications: 23/11/2025Required Skills: Accountability Data Analysis Documentation Review GMP Compliance Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Manufacturing Compliance Process Improvements Product Recalls Quality Assurance (QA) Quality Assurance Systems Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Requirements Teamwork Training and DevelopmentPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co. Inc. Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific. Please no phone calls or emails.Employee Status: RegularRelocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date:11/24/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Required Experience:IC Key Skills Invoicing,Information Technology Sales,IT Support,Audio Visual,Database Administration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1