QRA Manager
GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales) · Abingdon
- Not stated by the employer
- Full time
- Posted 1 hour ago
Position: QRA Manager
Location: Didcot
Grade: RCS. L
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours (08:00-16:00/09:00-17:00)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Join DHL Supply Chain as a QRA Manager and take the lead in driving quality, compliance, risk, and assurance across our operation. Working closely with operational teams and customers, you'll ensure regulatory compliance, champion continuous improvement, and support the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality services
✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE
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Lead all Quality, Regulatory and GDP compliance activities, ensuring patient safety remains at the forefront of operations and that all activities meet EU GDP, client and DHL standards
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Act as the site's Deputy Responsible Person, providing expert quality and regulatory guidance while ensuring robust governance, risk management and compliance across the operation
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Manage and develop the Quality Control team, ensuring all inbound, sampling, release and certification processes are completed accurately, compliantly and in line with agreed KPIs
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Oversee investigations into deviations, complaints and non-conformances, supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA activities and change control processes to deliver effective and sustainable resolutions
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Review, approve and maintain Quality and Technical Agreements with clients and suppliers, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations
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Support business growth and change initiatives by providing quality and regulatory expertise for new client implementations, service expansions and continuous improvement projects
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, operational teams and key stakeholders, acting as the primary escalation point for quality-related issues and driving exceptional customer satisfaction
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Champion a Quality First culture by driving training, compliance awareness and best practice across the site, promoting right-first-time behaviours and delivering measurable improvements in quality performance and operational excellence
✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
- Previous experience in QA Pharmaceutical storage and Logistics requirements is essential
- Fully compliant on all key elements of the Quality Management System and have full understanding of GDP and GMP processes where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and supply chain elements
- Market and industry knowledge in particular around GxP regulatory requirements and GxP compliance QMS and associated procedures
- Gain organisational alignment and support for customer needs
- Experience in Medical Devices, Cold Chain, Validation, Transportation and Packaging
- Driven, motivated, results and goal orientated
✅WHY JOIN US?
- Free parking and on-site canteen
- 33 days annual leave
- Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
- Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
- Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more
✅WHO WE ARE
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
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At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 9th or 16th November, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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