QA Manager - Phamaceuticals

Smart4Sciences; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare manufacturer in the UK seeks an experienced QA Manager to oversee a team, manage quality assurance for compounded pharmaceutical products, and ensure compliance with GMP and QMS standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in QA release and leadership in pharmaceuticals. Join a company that values professional growth and offers genuine progression opportunities. Apply today or contact a representative for more details.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA release in a compounding or Specials environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or shift management roles in pharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of QA Officers.
• Oversee QA release of compounded products according to GMP and QMS.
• Manage quality investigations and drive effective CAPAs.
• Ensure audit readiness and support inspections.

Skills

QA release experience in compounding or Specials manufacturing

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of GMP, GDP, and MHRA expectations

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

QA Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Compounding & Specials)

Are you an experienced QA professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving quality in a regulated pharmaceutical environment? Smart4 Sciences are supporting a leading healthcare manufacturer in the search for a QA Manager to join their growing Quality & Governance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced GMP setting and is ready to step into a role with genuine progression toward QA Manager level.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of QA Officers across rotating shifts
• Overseeing QA release of compounded and Specials-licence products in line with GMP and QMS requirements
• Supporting and deputising for the QA Manager, including during regulatory inspections
• Managing quality investigations, non-conformances, and driving effective CAPAs
• Ensuring audit readiness and supporting both internal and external inspections
• Championing continuous improvement, coaching, and people development across the QA function

Key Requirements

• Experience in QA release within compounding or Specials manufacturing
• Previous leadership or shift management experience in pharmaceuticals
• Strong understanding of GMP, GDP and MHRA expectations
• Confident communicator capable of developing teams and influencing stakeholders
• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (or equivalent industry experience)

If you're ready to take the next step in your QA career and want to work for an organisation that invests in its people, please apply today or contact Gareth Gooley @Smart4 Sciences for a confidential chat