Senior Quality Auditor - Pharmaceutical / Supplier Audits

ADVANZ PHARMA Corp.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in London seeks a Senior Quality Auditor to manage vendor audits, ensuring compliance with EU regulations. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and substantial auditing experience, particularly in sterile manufacturing. This role offers a hybrid working model and requires international travel. Join a team focused on high standards and patient impact.

Benefits

Global recognition program

Employee Assistance program

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

Remote working flexibility

Compassionate leave

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience auditing sterile manufacturing facilities.
• Working experience in a similar Quality Audit role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally at least twice per month.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead risk-based audits of vendors and suppliers, focusing on sterile manufacturing sites.
• Monitor and maintain the vendor audit program.
• Create, revise, and review QA audit documentation.

Skills

Quality auditing

Risk-based decision making

Time management

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology or equivalent

General auditing qualification

External Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

Senior Quality Auditor - Pharmaceutical / Supplier Audits

Join ADVANZ PHARMA as a Senior Specialist Quality Auditor to support the lifecycle management of our global vendor and supplier network, ensuring compliance with EU GMP, EU GDP, and other applicable regulatory standards.

Date: 24 Nov 2025
Location: GB, EC4N 7BL
Company: AdvanzPharma
Job Title: Senior Specialist Quality Audits Sterile Manufacturing
Hybrid: 2 days per week on-site, with regular international travel

About the Role

In this role, you will lead risk‑based audits primarily of sterile manufacturing facilities, mentor team members and deputise for the Senior Quality Manager – Supplier Assurance as required. You will work collaboratively across Quality, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams, gaining exposure to diverse suppliers, products, and global manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct and lead risk-based audits of vendors and suppliers, focusing on sterile manufacturing sites.
• Monitor and maintain the vendor audit programme, ensuring compliance with EU GMP, EU GDP, and relevant MA requirements.
• Perform risk-based assessments of audit outcomes and liaise with QPs and senior management on required actions.
• Monitor and maintain internal and external CAPAs.
• Maintain vendor validity within the SAP ERP system.
• Evaluate and interpret global regulations to support audit activities.
• Create, revise, and review QA audit documentation, including checklists, questionnaires, SOPs, and guidance documents.
• Mentor team members and support capability development across the audit function.
• Deputise for the Audit Manager as required.
• Take accountability for results in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Embrace challenge and change, applying a growth mindset.
• Demonstrate a bias for action and fast decision making.
• Consistently embody company core values: Entrepreneurship, Speed, and Integrity.
• Foster collaboration across functions and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated Quality professional passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients’ lives through robust supplier assurance and high-quality manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, or equivalent.
• General auditing qualification (essential).
• External Lead Auditor qualification (essential).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Working experience in a similar Quality Audit role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience auditing sterile manufacturing facilities.
• Experience auditing external suppliers such as labs, distributors, and transport partners.
• Strong understanding of EU GMP, EU GDP, and relevant global regulations.
• Experience with CAPA management and risk-based decision making.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally at least twice per month.
• Strong organisational, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interacting with senior stakeholders at third‑party suppliers.
• Proven ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure, and manage competing priorities.
• Logical, methodical problem‑solving with strong attention to detail.
• Experience auditing medical devices or biosimilars (desirable).

Benefits

• Global recognition program
• Employee Assistance program
• Birthday leave
• Volunteer leave (2 days)
• Remote working flexibility (up to 4 weeks)
• Compassionate leave
• Long Service Awards

Apply now, and be part of a team where your growth drives our success! Please include a CV and Cover letter.