Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist (Pharmaceuticals) Bridge Farm Bioscience Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly‑growing plant‑science business based in the UK, at the forefront of innovation in how nature is harnessed for health, wellbeing and product development. Our focus is on delivering high‑quality plant‑derived ingredients and molecules for nutraceuticals, personal‑care, pharmaceutical and wellness markets. Our business operates on a fully vertically‑integrated model – from genetics and breeding, through large‑scale cultivation, extraction and analytical testing, to product development and manufacture – all under one roof. This integrated approach ensures traceability, consistency and transparency at every step of the value chain. At our state‑of‑the‑art facility, we combine flexible high‑tech glasshouse cultivation, advanced extraction methods (including CO₂ extraction), and in‑house analytical chemistry laboratories utilising HPLC, LC‑MS and GC‑MS. We are proud to be a business committed to responsible, sustainable and future‑proof production. Sustainability is embedded in our cultivation and manufacturing processes, from biomass‑heated glasshouses and water‑efficient systems, to full seed‑to‑sale traceability and rigorous quality systems. As an employer and innovator, we offer a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where plant science meets real‑world application, and team members are empowered to drive meaningful breakthroughs and impact. You’ll work at the cutting edge of plant science and biotechnology, in a business that is making serious investments (over £10 m) into its bioscience facility and growth plans. You’ll be part of a company with an ambitious growth trajectory and real commercial impact – from early‑stage R&D to full commercial production. You’ll operate within a culture of innovation, collaboration and quality, where scientific precision, operational excellence and sustainable thinking go hand‑in‑hand. You’ll help deliver plant‑derived solutions that have applications across health, wellness, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and beyond – bridging discovery science and market delivery. Role Description: The Senior QA Specialist is a broad role across GMP QA activities performed at the manufacturing site. It is a diverse role within a small QA team requiring a flexible approach, organisation and planning and excellent communication skills. Job Responsibilities: Oversee timely QA batch release activities and perform batch manufacturing and QC record reviews. Oversee the execution of the Self‑Inspection program and perform self‑inspection audits. Review and approve GMP documentation including SOPs and forms. Review and approve QMS records including deviations, OOS, change controls and CAPA. Review and approve validation protocols and reports. Create/review specifications and CoA. Perform training in GMPs and internal QA processes. Develop quality KPIs and input to Quality management Review process. Own continuous improvement projects. Give best practice guidance/coaching in risk management and compliance with regulatory expectations. Other responsibilities as defined by Head of QA. Desired Experience and Skills: A degree in Chemistry (or a related subject). Extensive experience in GMP quality systems. Experience in application of quality risk management. Experience in application of data integrity regulations. Preferred experience in operational roles in manufacturing or QC. Practical experience in continuous improvement activities. Pragmatic approach to application of regulatory expectations. Microbiology experience is advantageous. Please include a covering letter with your application. Application Deadline: 17/12/2025 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Quality Assurance Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr