QA Manager-Pharma Biotech (Sterile)

Russell Taylor Group; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Cheshire is seeking a QA Manager with pharmaceutical or biotech experience. The ideal candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with GMP, and improve the quality management system. This role demands strong leadership and problem-solving skills and experience in a sterile environment is essential. The position offers competitive salary and attractive benefits, including private medical care and share options.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

Private medical care

Share options scheme

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA management within pharmaceutical or biotech.
• Experience in a sterile environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and quality system regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead audits and manage CAPA and change control processes.

Skills

Team management

QMS experience

CAPA and Change control

GMP knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Vacancy Title: QA Manager-Pharma Biotech (Sterile) | Contract Type: Permanent | Location: Knutsford/Alderley Edge onsite | Industry: Biotechnology Pharmaceutical | Salary: Competitive DOE | Start Date: 2025-10-08 | REF: J91985577 | Contact Name: Hannah Williams | Contact Email: [e-mail] | Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Role

QA Manager-Pharma Biotech (Sterile)

Location

Alderley Edge – onsite only

Salary

Competitive salary (DOE)

Hours

Days (Monday - Friday) 40 hours per week

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + BH
• private medical care
• share options scheme
• company pension

Russell Taylor Group have a fantastic opportunity for a QA Manager with sterile experience to join a continually growing SME in Cheshire. Our client requires someone who has experience managing a team and QMS. This position plays a leading role in improving the QA function and ensuring compliance to GMP standards. Experience of internal audits, CAPAs, deviations, root cause analysis and change control are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with MHRA and other regulatory requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement and fostering a strong quality culture.
• Lead audits- manage CAPA and change control processes.
• Oversee batch record reviews, deviation investigations, and release documentation.
• Provide QA oversight for manufacturing, testing, and validation activities.
• Support training and continuous improvement in quality culture.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Manage a small team of 6- conducting regular one to one appraisals and performance reviews.
• Provide monthly KPI metrics in relation to quality.

Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Proven experience in QA management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical manufacturing; experience of directly managing individuals is essential for this role.
• Previous direct experience of CAPA, Change control, root cause analysis & deviations
• Experience in a sterile environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and quality system regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Audit and regulatory inspection experience.

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