Role Headlines
The Project QA Specialist ensures that all CAPEX project activities and product development processes meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role supports crossfunctional teams by embedding quality principles throughout the project lifecycle-from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and launch.
This role supports approved projects, working cross functionally to support deviation management, documentation review, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a state of control and ensure GMP project compliance quality and patient safety.
About Torbay Pharmaceuticals
At TP we have our own special kind of chemistry. Our heritage spans over 50 years with a track record of manufacturing essential medicines across the UK and beyond. With backing from an investment partner are now forging a new path in the private sector.
We are a growing and ambitious business and with this comes opportunities for our people. At TP, we are going places. A career with us means a career helping save lives. We bring skills of all levels and experiences together; not all of our people begin their working lives in pharma. Together we can make lives better.
About the Role
Reporting into the Operational QA Group Leader you will work as part of a team across Production, Packaging and other associated operational areas to ensure the quality, efficiency and safety of our products. The role will be embedded within the wider manufacturing team providing real time support for all GMP aspects, and continuous improvement.
First things first - Health & Safety
Every role within our business carries responsibility for:
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Putting Health & Safety first in how you work, making sure your own actions and decisions support a safe working environment
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Identifying and promptly reporting Health & Safety hazards and incidents
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Following all Health & Safety procedures and challenging or escalating anything that could present a risk to people, product or site operations.
What you can expect in a Project QA Specialist role at TP:
Quality Assurance in CAPEX Projects
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Oversee quality compliance for capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
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Review and approve project documentation such as URS, FAT/SAT protocols, validation plans, and risk assessments.
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Ensure suppliers and contractors meet quality and regulatory requirements through audits, inspections, and performance monitoring.
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Support change control, deviation management, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) related to project activities.
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Participate in design reviews to ensure quality considerations are integrated early in the project lifecycle.
Product Development Quality Support
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Partner with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure new products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
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Review design inputs/outputs, verification and validation (V&V) documentation, and product specifications.
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Support risk management activities (e.g., FMEA, hazard analysis) throughout development.
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Ensure compliance with relevant standards GMP, industryspecific regulations).
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Facilitate quality gates and readiness reviews during product development phases.
Quality Systems & Compliance
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Maintain and improve quality management system (QMS) processes related to projects and development.
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Lead or support internal and external audits.
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Ensure documentation accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
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Provide training and guidance to project teams on quality standards and best practices.
Continuous Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance product reliability.
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Support root cause analysis and structured problemsolving activities.
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Contribute to standardisation of quality processes across projects and development teams.
This role is primarily based onsite, but hybrid working will be considered, subject to business requirements.
What are we looking for:
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Degree or practical experience in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
- 3-years experience in QA, PD, production or packaging.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and manufacturing.
- Experience of dealing with project related activities, including validation, including risk assessments and CAPA planning.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Cross-functional team working
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to build relationships with people across all areas of the business
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Proactive and positive approach
What we offer in return
At the heart of Torbay, we offer roles and career opportunities on your doorstep that you won't find elsewhere. With defined career pathways, and the chance to move between roles and different departments, we support your career journey at every stage. TP is going places. International expansion means growth and new opportunities.
Our benefits set us apart. With 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays as standard, group life assurance, pension and more - we reward our people for getting the job done.
