PQP are Hiring!!!!

Position: Practice Expert – Manufacturing Operations, Compliance & Auditing

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) UK
Travel: Significant & Routine International Travel
Company: PQP Group

About the Role
PQP Group is looking for an experienced pharmaceutical professional to join our consultancy team as a Practice Expert – Manufacturing Operations, Compliance & Auditing.

This senior role focuses on providing deep technical support across pharmaceutical manufacturing, validation, engineering, operational excellence and GMP compliance.

To be successful you will need significant, practical, ‘hands on’ experience gained from working within pharmaceutical manufacturing sites and related facilities, operations and engineering roles.

Working directly with clients, you will lead complex projects ranging from manufacturing improvement and process validation through to inspection readiness, auditing and remediation activities.

Key Responsibilities:
Support clients pharmaceutical manufacturing, engineering and validation programmes.

Lead GMP audits, supplier audits and inspection readiness activities.
Assess and improve manufacturing processes, facilities, utilities and equipment.

Support clients qualification and validation programs, processes and data analysis.

Lead investigations, root cause analyses and remediation programmes.
Act as a technical subject matter expert for client projects.

Mentor consultants and contribute to PQP’s technical growth.

Essential Experience
– Significant pharmaceutical manufacturing, technical operations, validation, engineering practical (hands on) experience from working at manufacturing sites (Aseptic, Biologics, Cell & Gene Therapy).
– Strong GMP knowledge and practical industry experience.
– Lead auditor or inspection readiness experience desirable.
– Experience managing complex technical projects and investigations.
– Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
– Willingness to undertake significant international travel or spend placement time within client site locations

How to Apply:
– Please email the following to HR@pqpgroup.com:
– Current CV
– Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role

The closing date for the role is 31 October 2026

Join PQP Group and help pharmaceutical and advanced therapy organisations solve complex manufacturing, compliance and operational challenges worldwide.