Deputy QA Manager (Pharma)

Pharma - Contract Manufacturer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharma - Contract Manufacturer in Smithfield NSW is seeking a Deputy Quality Assurance Manager for immediate start. The role focuses on managing quality assurance operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading QA teams.

Responsibilities include handling audits (TGA, HACCP, HALAL and client audits), ensuring TGA compliance, developing SOPs, and training personnel in cGMP and quality systems while leading QA, QC and Regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy or related field.
• At least 4 years of full-time QA management experience in a reputed pharma company.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA, QC and Regulatory Teams to maintain compliance.
• Handle TGA, HACCP, HALAL and client audits.
• Ensure compliance with TGA requirements and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and disseminate SOPs for quality assurance.
• Schedule and deliver training on cGMP and quality systems.
• Oversee supplier/vendor qualification for starting materials.
• Manage Change control and Deviations processes.
• Carry out Product Validation and related activities.
• Develop Stability Testing Protocols and ensure testing per protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Stress tolerance

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Pharma - Contract Manufacturer – Smithfield NSW

A full-time position for a Deputy Quality Assurance Manager is available for an immediate start at a pharmaceutical company based in Smithfield. The role involves managing quality assurance operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading quality teams.

Key responsibilities

• Handle TGA, HACCP, HALAL and other audits from regulatory bodies and clients' audits
• Ensure that the organisation remains compliant with TGA requirements
• Prepare and disseminate SOPs relating to quality assurance
• Schedule and carry out training of all personnel in cGMP, and relevant SOPs and quality systems
• Lead and train the QA, QC and Regulatory Teams
• Carry out Supplier/Vendor Qualification for all starting materials (including Raw materials and Packaging materials)
• Manage Change control and Deviations
• Carry out Product Validation (Process Validation, Test‑Method Validation, etc)
• Make Stability Testing Protocols and ensure products are tested as per the protocols

About you

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Pharmacy or similar
• At least 4 years of full-time work experience in the field of Quality Assurance at management level in a reputed pharmaceutical company
• Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
• Team-player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Positive attitude and self-starter
• Hard working, organised, creative and passionate about working in a team environment