QA Manager - Pharmaceutical Industry

RBW Consulting; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing pharmaceutical company in Manchester is seeking a QA Manager to lead quality assurance operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical QA leadership, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to drive quality improvements. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits in an expanding organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a QA leadership role within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
• Strong background in site set-up and quality system implementation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA function to ensure GMP compliance.
• Support site set-up activities and quality system establishment.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage change within QA.
• Collaborate across functions to embed quality in operations.
• Oversee audits, CAPAs, and documentation control.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

GMP Compliance

Change Management

Job description

QA Manager - Pharmaceutical Industry

Location: Manchester
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences

Are you a quality-focused leader ready to drive excellence in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment? Our client, a growing pharma company based in Manchester, is seeking a QA Manager to lead quality assurance operations and support site development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA function, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Support site set-up activities and contribute to establishing robust quality systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage change effectively within the QA environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality is embedded across all operations.
• Oversee audits, CAPAs, and documentation control processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a QA leadership role within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
• Experience in sterile manufacturing is highly desirable, but candidates from non-sterile environments will also be considered.
• Strong background in site set-up, quality system implementation, or managing change in a QA context.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Why Join?

• Be part of an innovative and expanding organisation.
• Opportunity to shape quality culture and systems from the ground up.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive team environment with room for growth.

Ready to take the next step in your QA career? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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