GDP Incident & Deviation Coordinator

Job description

Location: Hybrid Engagement Status: Consultancy / Contract Opportunity Overview We are partnered with a leading pharmaceutical company seeking an experienced GDP Incident & Deviation Coordinator to support quality and distribution operations within a regulated environment. The successful candidate will manage deviations, temperature excursions, returns, investigations, and CAPAs while ensuring compliance with GDP requirements and supporting continuous quality improvement across the supply chain. Requirements Manage deviation, incident, return, and temperature excursion records within the Quality Management System (QMS). Act as the primary contact for distribution-related quality incidents and deviations. Coordinate investigations with internal stakeholders and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and support CAPA implementation. Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely deviation closure. Maintain accurate records within company systems and SharePoint. Participate in regular operational, quality, and business review meetings. Hard Skills Strong knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP). Experience managing deviations, investigations, CAPAs, returns, and temperature excursions. Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Working knowledge of Veeva QMS, SAP, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office. Understanding of pharmaceutical distribution and 3PL operations. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams. Proactive approach to issue resolution and continuous improvement. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related discipline. Minimum 5–7 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.