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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Associate, Quality Assurance - **Company:** Ocular Therapeutix - **Location:** Bedford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £109,000.0 - £121,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, GXP - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5810697749 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline * 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry * Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and regulatory expectations. * Understanding of analytical testing and laboratory workflows. * Familiarity with OOS investigations, deviations, and CAPA processes. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail * Good verbal and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently on a team * Computer literacy, proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint etc. * Ability to make decisions and resolve issues with minimal guidance ## Description The Senior Associate, QA will work in collaboration with all departments within Ocular, to provide the necessary Quality Assurance (QA) oversight for the production of Drug Products including support of end-to-end operations from technology transfer and clinical production all the way through commercialization. Additionally, they will be responsible for providing QA oversight of Quality Control (QC) activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, GLP) and internal quality standards. This role ensures that QC testing, documentation, and data integrity practices meet established procedures and support product quality and safety This individual will also be responsible for quality oversight and phase-appropriate cGMP guidance throughout the product lifecycle. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide QA support for activities associated with site operations, including in-house manufacturing activities as well as those performed at the CDMOs. This also includes activities associated with the distribution of Ocular product through the supply chain workflow. * Providing on-floor support during critical processes in manufacturing. * Releasing of manufacturing suites and batch/product changeovers for continuation of manufacturing activities. * Participating in cross-functional teams to resolve Quality related issues impacting OTX's operations. * Reviewing and approving documentation such as Manufacturing Batch Records (MBRs), product specifications, change controls, deviations and CAPAs associated with the operations at OTX. * Participating in Change Control Review Board and providing Quality input and assessment. * Perform quality related activities as required within the various Quality Systems including Change Control, Deviation Reporting, CAPA. * Authoring, reviewing, and approving internal quality documents (SOPs, investigations, etc.). * Supporting QA leadership in maintaining the QA Operations function in a state of compliance and Inspection readiness. * Support Annual Product Review (APR) Reports and analyze data to ensure control of process. * Review and approve QC documentation, including test records, analytical data, and logbooks. * Ensure adherence to SOPs, test methods, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH) * Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (CoA), Analytical test results and reports and Stability data. * Perform other quality assurance duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [The Affordances of Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1134-the-affordances-of-quality) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)