QA Manager, Pharmaceutical

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Watford is seeking an experienced QA Manager to oversee the quality assurance team and ensure compliance with GMP standards. Responsibilities include managing a team, developing a quality management system, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and management experience in a GMP environment. This permanent position offers a competitive salary range of £58,000 to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Experience managing QA teams in a GMP/pharmaceutical setting.
• Experience in batch review and release.
• Management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of quality professionals and conducting performance reviews.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive QMS.
• Ensuring compliance with EU GMP standards.

Skills

Team management

Quality Assurance

GMP compliance

Audit hosting

Risk management

Education

Degree in a STEM related subject

Job description

QA Manager, Pharmaceutical

Location:
Type: Permanent
Salary: £58000-£65000

Russell Taylor Group is working with an established pharmaceutical manufacturing company who are looking to recruit for an experienced QA Manager who will play a key role in the furthered development of the QA team, QMS, growth of department and recruitment planning; this is a great time to join a company very much on the up!

The Role:-

• Directly managing a team of quality professionals, conducting regular (1-1) meetings, performance reviews, career development planning for all direct reports.
• Recruiting and onboarding of new staff members.
• Setting objectives for the team and providing regular feedback (and coaching).
• Developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive QMS suitable for both pharmaceutical and food/ ingredients products.
• Championing improvements through risk management & route-cause analysis.
• Responsible for the functioning of the QMS, providing oversight to key stakeholders alike (including senior staff members).
• Accountability across (but not limited to); change control, stability, documentation control, internal audits, GMP, supplier approval, complaints, PQRs, NPI, route cause analysis and controlled drug returns.
• Ensuring compliance/ correct documentation practices, i.e batch records, laboratory tests and quality agreements too.
• Overseeing supplier verification & vendor- auditing programs.
• Managing the batch review process.
• Keeping abreast of evolving UK & EU retained regulations (for the purposes of pharmaceutical and/or food/ ingredients manufacturing).
• To ensure compliance with EU GMP standards & BRC food safety requirements.
• Managing the preparation process (and heavily involved in hosting activities) for MHRA inspections, customer (third party audits) and acting as the lead person.
• Enrsuring quality goals/ agreed time-frames are met and providing measures for the QA to the HOQ.
• Responsible for the day-day operational functions of the quality team, ensuring flow of products through product life-cycle and batch review processes.
• Developing training programmes.
• Responsible for external communication with regulatory bodies.
• Deputising for the HOQ when required.

The Person:-

ØThe ideal Candidate will hold a degree in a STEM related subject
ØExperience managing QA team/s in an GMP/ Pharmaceutical setting.
ØManagement experience essential (will consider Team Leader or similar).
ØExperienced in batch review and batch release
ØExperience in auditing and audit hosting
ØExperience in CAPA, deviations, change controls, internal auditing (preferred) etc

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Job Info

Job Title:

QA Manager, Pharmaceutical

Company:

Russell Taylor Group Ltd

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted:

Aug 27th 2025

Closes:

Sep 27th 2025

Sector:

Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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