About the Role Our Client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in the Brisbane region, is seeking a
Quality Systems Specialist for a contract position through to the end of the year. This role is predominantly desk‑based and requires a strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and prior experience working within a regulated environment.
As a Quality Systems Specialist, you will support the coordination and maintenance of the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory, and internal quality requirements across impacted sites. This role is suited to someone with previous pharmaceutical or regulated industry experience who is comfortable working independently and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
NOTE: Applicants will be required to undertake a full medical assessment, drug screening and police check to be eligible for this role. Please note that the site is not easily accessible by public transport, therefore access to a reliable vehicle is essential to travel to and from work.
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:- Coordinating compliance activities to ensure adherence to GxP and regulatory requirements
- Reviewing, updating, maintaining, and supporting training related to quality master documents
- Compiling and completing documentation to support quality system changes and related change requests
- Tracking Quality Management System performance, including KPIs and escalation reporting
- Supporting inspection and audit readiness for regional sites and quality system processes
- Liaising with local and global stakeholders to support system maintenance and quality changes
- Managing quality‑related projects through to successful completion
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Systems function
- Ensuring all activities comply with GxP, legal, and ethical standards
Skills & Experience The successful candidate must have:
- Degree‑level qualification in a scientific discipline or related field
- Experience within the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, medical devices, or another regulated manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of GMP / GxP requirements
- Experience working with Quality Systems and controlled documentation
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working independently and engaging with cross‑functional and global stakeholders
Apply! If you think this could be the role for you, please apply now! Submit a cover letter and a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs may not be processed).
If you have any questions, please contact Raine on 07 3175 0680.
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