Curaleaf International
Quality Assurance Officer
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Ready to make your mark in Quality within a fast-growing, international pharmaceutical environment?
Here at Curaleaf, we're looking for a Quality Assurance Officer to join our Sunderland team and support the delivery of high standards across our GMP and GDP operations.
This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in deviations, CAPAs, root cause analysis, supplier quality, audits and continuous improvement, working closely with teams across the business to identify issues and put effective solutions in place.
If you're detail-focused, proactive and enjoy finding ways to improve processes, this could be a great next step for you to develop your QA career within a growing, regulated environment.
About Us
Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.
Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four 20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada.
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Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage and support deviations and CAPAs, including root cause analysis and risk assessment.
- Support supplier non-conformance investigations and supplier quality activities.
- Support complaints, recalls, audits and self-inspections.
- Prepare quality trend reports and support Periodic Quality Reviews (PQRs).
- Support supplier qualification and new projects from a Quality perspective.
- Maintain Quality Technical Agreements and quality documentation.
- Support Quality and Production training.
- Promote compliance with SOPs, GMP/GDP requirements and company procedures.
- Work collaboratively across the business to identify and address quality risks and opportunities.
About You
You'll be a proactive QA professional with strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving.
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You'll need:
- Previous experience in a Quality Assurance or similar role.
- Experience working within a GMP-regulated environment.
- Good knowledge of cGMP and Quality Management Systems.
- Practical experience with deviations and CAPA.
- Experience with root cause analysis and risk assessment.
- Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
- The ability to learn quickly and work effectively across different teams.
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A science-related degree would be advantageous but is not essential where relevant experience is demonstrated.
Ready to join the team?
If you're passionate about quality, enjoy working collaboratively and want to develop your career in a growing, regulated industry, we'd love to hear from you!
What You Will Get From Us
We do not just offer a job. We grow careers and provide a supportive environment where your contribution is valued.
You will receive:
- Competitive salary.
- Excellent holiday allowance.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Free on site parking.
- Ongoing development opportunities.
Please note that this role will close on Monday 5th October and we will begin reviewing applications after this date.
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