Corinna Harrison
Cadishead,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in quality assurance and process improvement, demonstrating a proactive approach to enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at implementing effective quality control procedures and documentation control, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and good manufacturing practices. Proven track record in audit management, supplier evaluation methods, and strategic planning, leveraging leadership qualities to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in root cause analysis techniques and risk assessment proficiency, facilitating successful quality investigations and CAPA understanding. Committed to fostering a culture of quality consciousness through persuasive communication and effective decision making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Assurance Associate - BPO Documentation
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Macclesfield, Cheshire East
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Champion local processes for documentation and product quality reviews to maintain compliance
- Provide Quality Assurance support for documentation processes and ECMS.
- Act as Regional Process Champion for the EMEA region within the governance team. Cross functional collaboration between local and global, external functions
- Deliver training for SOP editors and approvers, and create quality matrices and KPIs.
- Coordinate Site Quality Management Reviews.
- Implementation of improvements and project management to optimise Quality processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, driving effective communication between departments involved in QA processes.
- Participated actively in strategic planning sessions for better alignment with corporate objectives.
- Trained and mentored across UK Operations around Documentation and Product Reviews processes.
- Coordinated and participated in audits with regulatory agencies to verify compliance.
Quality Assurance Associate - Projects
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Served as QA contact on the EQV implementation project, closely collaborating with the EQV Quality Lead.
- Delivered ECMS training across various teams before, during, and after Go-Live.
- Reviewed and performed migration mapping activities for data.
- Supported ECMS deployment globally and acted as site support during Go-Live.
- Managed deviations and CAPAs as a certified Deviation Manager.
- Collaboratively worked on project management, ensuring timely deliverables.
QA Principal Support Officer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Coordinated stability studies and collaborated with Global Stability and QC labs.
- Managed product security and authenticated suspect samples.
- Owned the process for MHRA product quality complaints and participated in regulatory inspections.
- Created and reviewed Quality Information Records and coordinated Product Quality Reviews.
- Supplier Management – deputise for BPO picking up SM related activities
- Continuous improvement projects – Nintex, Global Stability Dashboard
Environmental Assurance Officer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Ensured microbiological, physical, and particle data maintenance in sterile environments.
- Conducted environmental reviews to support deviations and manufacturing continuity.
- Provided technical advice on cleanroom practices and batch documentation reviews.
- Participation in continuous improvements to support KPI's
QC Senior Lab Technician
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Managed product quality clearances and rejections in accordance with quality standards.
- Conducted operational qualifications and managed lab investigations and deviations.
- Trained team members on GMP standards and pharmaceutical water systems.
Education
BSc - Forensic Science
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire 09.2006 - 06.2009
A Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
Pendleton College
Salford 09.2003 - 06.2006
GCSEs, GNVQ - 3A's, 3B's, 1C, GNVQ: 2A* 2A
Irlam and Cadishead Community High School
Salford 09.1998 - 06.2003
Skills
- Quality system knowledge
- Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach
- Quality consciousness
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Good manufacturing practice familiarity
- Strategic planning and effective decision making
- Documentation expertise
- Audit management
- Leadership qualities
- Project Management
- Critical-thinking
- Persuasive communication
Affiliations
- playing the piano
- Walking/Hiking
- Creative Activities
- Cooking/Baking
Timeline
Quality Assurance Associate - BPO Documentation
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
02.2022 - 04.2025
Quality Assurance Associate - Projects
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
02.2021 - 02.2022
QA Principal Support Officer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
04.2019 - 02.2021
Environmental Assurance Officer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
08.2018 - 04.2019
QC Senior Lab Technician
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
01.2011 - 01.2018
BSc - Forensic Science
University of Central Lancashire
09.2006 - 06.2009
A Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
Pendleton College
09.2003 - 06.2006
GCSEs, GNVQ - 3A's, 3B's, 1C, GNVQ: 2A* 2A
Irlam and Cadishead Community High School
09.1998 - 06.2003
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