Job Title:  Trainee QP

Role Details

Trainee Qualified Person (QP) – Pharmaceuticals 

Role: Full-time, permanent

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

A Qualified Person (QP) is responsible for assuring the quality of medicines. That’s why it’s important that QPs are rigorously trained, with an in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacture. QPs are legally responsible for certifying batches of medicinal products before they’re used in clinical trials or available on the market.

We’re seeking a Trainee QP to join our growing QA team here at Fawdon. With a scientific degree and background, you will be committed to developing your pharmaceutical knowledge by undertaking a recognised training programme to become a Qualified Person.

Once qualified you will assist the team to ensure current and future EU/UK GMDP requirements are met and that an effective Pharmaceutical Quality system is maintained and ensure continuously improving GMDP standards at the Fawdon facility.

You will build in house know how, capacity and capability within the quality team to support business growth and help support a common Quality Culture and Accord everyday business behaviours to support collaborative working relationships between operations and quality functions.

The Person

• Candidates must have a Biology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy related degree, and be eligible for membership of either the Royal Society of Biology, Royal Society of Chemistry, or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• You will have a broad understanding and/ or (preferably) practical experience of Pharmaceutical Quality and are looking to continue to develop your career in a key role.
• Committed to training period 3-4 years dependent on background and experience

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 15/09/25. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. 

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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