Quality & Compliance Advisor

Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality & Compliance Advisor to be based predominantly on client site in Ware GMS; Hertfordshire. The Pharma Quality & Compliance group conducts audits; provides input into training and quality investigations. This is an important role which provides wide exposure to management, provides a unique opportunity to learn the company’s varied and diverse activities and has great opportunities for future career progression. The role is based from Ware GMS; however occasional travel within the UK maybe required.

Role Responsibility

• Perform audits of ’GxP’ services which Sodexo provide to GSK and audit against other compliance requirements.  These services include Distribution and Logistics, Document Solutions, GMP cleaning, Pest control, Lab services, Records services, Technical lab services, contract management, waste disposal, lab instrument services and facilities management (e.g. buildings/equipment maintenance, calibration, qualification).
• Work with GSK and Sodexo teams to investigate, root-causes analyse and implement corrective actions where GxP deficiencies are discovered.
• Present quality related topics to local GSK management.
• Maintain communication with key Sodexo and client personnel.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Quality and Compliance staff (Sodexo and client).
• Conduct training in GxP and QMS topics, to the wider Sodexo operations team.
• Execute various processes (e.g. change control, risk management, 3rd party management) in compliance to relevant standards.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Candidates should have a solid grounding and practical experience in working in the Pharmaceutical environment, particularly in laboratories and facilities management areas.  The candidate should have an in depth knowledge of working in a Pharmaceutical regulated (GxP) environemt, and the standards which must be met to assure patient safety and product quality.
• Good background in Auditing
• Reporting: Ability to write persuasive and effective reports and communications, which clearly define findings and their causes, and recommendations made.
• Analytical Skills: Must possess strong analytical skills. The ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, analyze information, identify implications of data, draw appropriate conclusions, generate viable alternative solutions to a question or problem, and evaluate the consequences of choosing each alternative.
• As this role interacts with senior client representatives, and senior Sodexo staff, excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Driving Licence

Desirable

Profile of the candidate we are looking for:

• Ambitious
• Initiative taker, proactive
• Positive
• Team player
• Capacity to persuade          
• Open-minded towards other cultures/people
• Autonomous

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. 

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.

Please note a DBS check maybe required