Would you Like to Join an EPiC Team?
VACANCY: Operations Manager ( Part-Time)
EPiC is looking to strengthen our Management Team with the appointment of a Part-Time Operations Manager.
EPiC (Ex Pharmaceutical Inspectors Consortium Limited) is one of the leading pharmaceutical consultancies in the UK providing expert GXP Auditing, mock Inspection, consultancy and bespoke training services to the pharmaceutical industry worldwide as well as to pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical trial services in hospitals.
We specialise in helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as associated healthcare clients, achieve and maintain regulatory compliance and excellent pharmaceutical quality systems, to best industry standards.
We are looking to recruit a Part Time Operations Manager to play a key role in supporting our operations.
EPiC is passionate about ensuring a healthy work-life balance and maintaining an enjoyable work environment, achieved through flexible working patterns. The post is home based but may require travel throughout the UK and overseas.
This is a great opportunity to join a team of experts many of whom are former MHRA inspectors, who have first-hand knowledge of regulatory inspections and compliance. Our consultants bring their wealth of experience to EPiC, ensuring that our clients receive world class guidance and solutions.
If you meet the above role requirements and want to be part of a team who have first-hand knowledge of regulatory inspections and compliance and are passionate about making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply!
If you need to arrange a call with one of the EPiC team for further information then please send an email to enquiries@epic-auditors.com titled ‘Recruitment Enquiry’
OPERATIONS MANAGER (Part-Time)
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our business growth and development, as well as providing expert consultancy services to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct office-based business management and development activities along with client-specific consultancy projects.
- Assist in managing, growing, and developing the business of EPiC through improving the enquiry conversion rate, networking, and promoting EPiC at industry fora and on relevant social media platforms like LinkedIn.
- Respond promptly and professionally to client enquiries and emails, discussing their specific requirements.
- Generate proposals in response to client enquiries, log them, track them, and follow them up.
- Conduct specific client consultancy projects and training assignments appropriate to your areas of expertise. Contribute to the EPiC training platform and write and deliver training modules as required.
- Peer review and approve consultants’ Audit/Visit Reports.
- Assist with developing the EPiC internal Quality System and generate relevant SOPs.
- Prepare presentations and speak at conferences on behalf of EPiC.
- Be an active member of the EPiC Senior Management Team.
Role Requirements:
- Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Extensive experience in a quality leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry, with in-depth knowledge of UK and EU medicines regulation and EU GMP requirements.
- Current or former EU GMDP or GXP Inspector or eligibility to act as an EU Qualified Person if not an ex GXP Inspector. Extensive experience of planning, conducting and reporting regulatory inspections or audits. IRCA pharmaceutical auditor accreditation would be beneficial.
- Experience of Sterile product, ATMP and Biological product manufacture is desirable but not essential.
- Experience of delivering public training or presentations.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
- Good leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, project management tools).
- Strong presentation skills
- Knowldege:
- In-depth knowledge of UK and EU medicines regulation and EU GMP requirements.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical quality systems and compliance.
- Awareness of ISO certification processes.
- Sound knowledge of regulatory bodies (e.g., MHRA, EMA) and their requirements.
- Personal Attributes:
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Professional and Ethical.
- Valid UK driving license.
If you meet the above role requirements and want to be part of a team who have first-hand knowledge of regulatory inspections and compliance and are passionate about making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply!
If you need to arrange a call with one of the EPiC team for further information then please send an email to enquiries@epic-auditors.com titled ‘Recruitment Enquiry’
How to Apply
Please send an email to enquiries@epic-auditors.com titled ‘Operations Manager Application’ containing a copy of your CV and a letter specifying why you would like to be considered, outlining how you meet the role requirements.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th August 2026
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