Sterility Assurance Lead Contact
JOB_53508764735769Job type
ContractLocation
SwindonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Quality Assurance And ValidationIndustry
PharmaceuticalsPay
Umbrella Rates per hour
Sterility Assurance Lead | Microbiology | Pharma | QA | Contract | Swindon
Your new company
A global pharmaceutical manufacturer with a strong presence in sterile production is seeking a senior-level expert to lead sterility assurance at its Swindon site. The company is known for its high standards in GMP compliance and continuous improvement culture, offering a collaborative and quality-driven environment.
Your new role
As the Sterility Assurance Lead, you’ll be the site’s senior microbiology and QA expert, responsible for driving the contamination control and sterility assurance strategy. You’ll lead microbiology risk assessments, manage sterilization-in-place processes, and support investigations into quality events with microbiological impact. You’ll also oversee SOPs, environmental monitoring reviews, and contribute to site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in microbiology within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory compliance, especially EU GMP Annex 1.
- Proven expertise in sterility assurance, contamination control, and validation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive hourly rate (£50–£75/hour)
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule (8:30–16:30)
- Initial contract until 31st December 2025, with potential for extension
- Two-stage interview process: remote team call followed by on-site meeting
- Opportunity to lead strategic sterility initiatives at a high-impact site
What you need to do now
If you’re an experienced microbiologist ready to take on a site-wide leadership role in sterility assurance, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to explore whether this could be the right next step in your career.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please reach out to julia.bowden@hays.com for more details.
Sterility Assurance Lead ContactJOB_535087647357692025-10-172026-01-15
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