Qualified Person

Job Description Qualified Person (QP) Animal Health 65,000 100,000 (depending on experience)The OpportunityIm working with a global animal-health specialist operating across contract research, development and manufacturing, supporting pharmaceutical companies from early development through to commercial supply.This organisation is purpose-driven, operating exclusively within animal health, and partners with customers across pet, livestock and veterinary medicines. With a strong international footprint and continued site investment in the UK, they are now strengthening their Qualified Person (QP) capability at their Dundee manufacturing facility.This is a high-impact QP role with genuine visibility across site leadership, customers and regulatory stakeholders.The RoleAs a Qualified Person, you will be named on the site licence and act in full compliance with the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) and Eudralex Volume 4, ensuring that all batches released meet the required standards of quality, safety and efficacy.You will play a key role in batch certification, QMS oversight, and wider site quality leadership, working closely with operations, quality, regulatory and client teams.Key ResponsibilitiesQP Certification & ComplianceCertify batches prior to release in line with VMR, EU GMP, Annex 16, and relevant Marketing AuthorisationsEnsure manufacturing and testing activities comply with authorised processes and validated systemsReview and assess production records, deviations, changes and investigations prior to certificationEnsure all required documentation, audits, tests and checks are completed and approvedQuality System OversightSupport ongoing compliance of the Quality Management System with legislative and regulatory requirementsNotify site leadership and customers of any issues impacting batch complianceMaintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory, scientific and quality management developmentsSite & Team LeadershipCoordinate QP release activities across the QP team to support production and dispatch schedulesAct as Primary Deputy for the Site Quality Manager when requiredProvide guidance and technical support on quality and compliance mattersPerform external audits where requiredLiaise directly with customers on quality-related topicsAbout YouQualificationsDegree in a relevant scientific discipline as defined under the VMR, or chartered statusMember of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Biology or PharmacyCertificate of Eligibility to act as a Qualified Person (permanent provisions)Lead Auditor qualification (PR325 / PR330) highly desirableExperience35+ years experience acting as a named QP on a manufacturing licenceStrong GMP background within pharmaceutical manufacturingVeterinary medicinal product experience preferred, particularly:Non-sterile liquidsSuspensionsConfident operating in a customer-facing, fast-paced manufacturing environmentWhy This Role?Join a global animal-health specialist with a clear mission and strong valuesHigh-visibility QP position with real influence across site and customersCompetitive salary range with flexibility for the right experienceDundee-based role within a growing and well-invested manufacturing site

Created: 2026-01-14