Qualified Person (QP) – Animal Health
£100,000
The Opportunity
I’m 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 Role
As 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 Responsibilities
QP Certification & Compliance
- Certify batches prior to release in line with VMR , EU GMP , Annex 16 , and relevant Marketing Authorisations
- Ensure manufacturing and testing activities comply with authorised processes and validated systems
- Review and assess production records, deviations, changes and investigations prior to certification
- Ensure all required documentation, audits, tests and checks are completed and approved
Quality System Oversight
- Support ongoing compliance of the Quality Management System with legislative and regulatory requirements
- Notify site leadership and customers of any issues impacting batch compliance
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory, scientific and quality management developments
Site & Team Leadership
- Coordinate QP release activities across the QP team to support production and dispatch schedules
- Act as Primary Deputy for the Site Quality Manager when required
- Provide guidance and technical support on quality and compliance matters
- Perform external audits where required
- Liaise directly with customers on quality-related topics
About You
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant scientific discipline as defined under the VMR , or chartered status
- Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacy
- Certificate of Eligibility to act as a Qualified Person (permanent provisions)
- Lead Auditor qualification (PR325 / PR330) – highly desirable
Experience
- 3–5+ years’ experience acting as a named QP on a manufacturing licence
- Strong GMP background within pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Veterinary medicinal product experience preferred , particularly:
- Non-sterile liquids
- Suspensions
- Confident operating in a customer-facing, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why This Role?
- Join a global animal-health specialist with a clear mission and strong values
- High-visibility QP position with real influence across site and customers
- Competitive salary range with flexibility for the right experience
- Dundee-based role within a growing and well-invested manufacturing site
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