QA Materials Compliance Officer

In Norbrook we pride ourselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and one of

the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies globally. We develop & manufacture veterinary

medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products

and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, we have opportunities for

individuals to join us and develop their career in a global company.

Our business strategy is supported by our Values - Customer Value, One Team, Results Driven,

Excellence, Innovation, and Quality - and we support our employees to live the behaviours that

creates our culture. Our on-going success is based on the expertise, knowledge and innovation of

our employees. If you are interested in joining our team here at Norbrook and supporting our vision,

**Job Overview**

We are currently recruiting for a QA Officer working in the QA Supplier Management Team in Newry.

raw materials, packaging components, consumables and service suppliers used by Norbrook

Laboratories Limited are controlled and monitored in accordance with Norbrook SOPs, regulatory

commitments and cGMP.

This position is a good entry point for someone wanting to move into the quality aspects of material

supply and supplier management and wishes to build/further a career in quality assurance. Full

**Main Activities/Tasks**
- Involved in the review and approval of new APIs, raw materials, packaging components,

consumables and service suppliers through the Vendor Approval program and any other
applicable SOPs
- Conducting continuous quality assessments of APIs, raw materials, packaging

components, consumables and service suppliers through the Vendor Maintenance
program and any other applicable SOPs
- Preparation, maintenance and review of Product Supply Chain maps
- Review and authorisation of Raw Material Specifications, Packaging Component
- Specifications and any other documents as required to support QA department activities- Provide support for investigating Quality Investigations, Deviations, Complaints, Supplier
- Complaints, OOSs, etc.- Assist in the continuous review of relevant information sources (including

pharmacopoeia, EudraGMP, CVM, etc.) to ensure that all APIs, raw materials, packaging
components, consumables and service suppliers utilised by Norbrook Laboratories
Limited are in compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements and product registrations

**Essential Criteria**:
equivalent, with grade C or above in English and Maths.
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Quality role in the Pharmaceutical or related

industry.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and proven track record of completing tasks
- OTIF (on time, in full).- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive and possess excellent organisational and motivation skills

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Knowledge of GMP and Quality Management Systems.
- OCR/RSA/EDCL or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge and/or experience in working within computerised Quality Management

Systems

**Duration**:Full time, temporary to cover a period of maternity leave

**Location**: Newry, Co. Down

**Remuneration**: Salary Attractive

**Benefits**: Free Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, 30 days annual leave, Wedding Leave,
Employee well-being initiatives, Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance
Programme, On-site free parking, Canteen Facilities, Employee Perks scheme, Discounted Car
Insurance, Annual Employee raffle, employee recognition scheme, career development
opportunities and much more

**Contact**:The Human Resources Department

Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community
and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal
opportunities policy we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant
Community.