QA Manager

On Q Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking onsite

Job summary

On Q Recruitment is seeking a QA Manager to lead quality across a GMP facility servicing the pharmacy sector. The role focuses on supervising quality processes, approving documents, and driving improvements with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in GMP, a chemistry-based degree, audit and training experience, and strong communication skills. The position is 3 days per week onsite, with an hourly contract and potential progression to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of GMP experience in QA/Quality roles.
• Experience conducting GMP/ISO audits and training.
• Strong organization, planning and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review materials against specifications and release for packaging.
• Complete product testing, audit documentation and release finished goods.
• Conduct GMP/ISO audits both externally and internally.
• Lead GMP staff training and development.
• Validate specifications of equipment and processes per regulatory requirements.

Skills

GMP experience

Audits

Regulatory liaison

Quality systems

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

As Quality Manager are you looking to make "Quality" a prime focus for this well-established supplier to the pharmacy sector? Are you looking for a pathway into regulatory affairs?

This is a global business with a HO in the USA that supply a unique service to pharmacies by supplying high-quality pharmaceutical ingredients and clinical formulas. They offer clinical support and training, and pride themselves on their quality standards from their GMP facility based in Sydney.

About the Role

The QA Manager will be responsible for the supervision, planning, development, implementation and compliance of Quality throughout the organization. With a passion for quality, you will be involved in approving all quality related documents and demonstrate a keen eye for detail, enjoy process improvements and look to redesign or improve various documents such a SOP's, specifications, validation, audit activity and GMP training.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all starting materials against specifications and release for packaging
• Complete product testing, audit documentation and release finished goods
• Conduct both external and internal GMP/ISO audits
• GMP staff training
• Conduct specification validation of equipment and processes in accordance with regulatory requirements.

About You

We are looking for an experienced QA Manager with at least 8 years' industry and GMP experience who can work independently and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies. Ideally, you will have a chemistry degree and/or science-based credentials, have been involved with conducting audits and training, and be well organized with excellent planning skills and attention to details. Key competencies include strong customer focus and a hands-on approach, with a willingness to get in and roll up the sleeves. Clear communication skills and ability to make decisions.

This role is 3 days per week, ideally Monday, Wednesday and Friday onsite.

What's on Offer

A professional, friendly working environment where people are valued for their expertise. An attractive salary with the initial contract paid hourly with a view to permanent. Opportunity for career development into regulatory affairs. There is parking onsite.

Additional information

• QA Manager - Part of Leadership team
• Standalone role - Reports to GM
• Part time - 3 days per week (6-12 month contract) with view to go permanent