Jazz Pharmaceuticals is Hiring a Production Quality Specialist, Manufacturing (12-Month FTC)
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Department: Technical Operations – Manufacturing
Work Arrangement: Site-Based
Overview
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients and their families through innovative medicines. With leading therapies in neuroscience and oncology, Jazz is committed to advancing science and delivering life-changing treatments to people facing serious diseases.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Quality Specialist, Manufacturing to join our Sittingbourne manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing Batch Manufacturing Records, supporting quality investigations, maintaining GMP compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Review Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GMP requirements and ALCOA+ principles.
- Verify all Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) have been met prior to release to Quality Assurance.
- Document deficiencies and raise deviations where appropriate.
- Author and maintain batch documentation, SOPs, and associated forms.
- Lead and support investigations including deviations, complaints, and quality events.
- Determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Report compliance failures, trends, and potential risks.
- Support quality event management and continuous compliance monitoring.
- Participate in strategic projects including Electronic Batch Records (EBR) implementation and process improvement initiatives.
- Conduct GEMBA reviews and collaborate with Production, QA, and Supply Chain teams.
- Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements.
- Act as a quality ambassador, promoting best practices throughout the department.
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations and cGMP requirements.
- Report hazards, deficiencies, or safety concerns.
- Ensure all required training and competency assessments remain current.
Requirements – Must Have
- Experience reviewing manufacturing or quality documentation within a regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of GMP requirements and documentation practices.
- Experience managing quality events such as deviations, investigations, CAPA, Change Controls, or OOS events.
- Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and workload prioritization abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Nice to Have
- Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or scientific manufacturing industry.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- NVQ qualification or equivalent pharmaceutical industry certification.
- Experience supporting electronic batch record systems or digital transformation projects.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Career development opportunities within a global pharmaceutical organization.
- Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing and quality systems projects.
- Collaborative and innovative workplace culture.
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