Quality Assurance Manager

SLS Services Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a proactive Quality Assurance Manager to oversee QA functions at their Milton Park site. The role involves designing the Quality Management System, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in pharmaceutical QA and a deep understanding of GMP standards, ensuring high-quality production processes.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP and QMS systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, organised, and a confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Strategy by designing and maintaining the QMS.
• Monitor and report on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and international standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage product recall processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

An innovative pharmaceutical company is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA functions at their development, manufacturing, and testing site in Milton Park. If you're passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, this could be your next big move.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Quality Strategy

• Work closely with the Site Director to design and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and set strategic quality goals.

• Analyse and report on quality data to support management decisions.

• Promote compliance and good practices across all departments.

Manage QA Systems

• Monitor and report on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Investigate deviations and errors, perform root cause analysis, and verify corrective outcomes.

• Manage change control procedures and advise operational teams.

• Coordinate QA training and maintain compliance training records.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee product manufacturing, testing, storage, and distribution in line with UK regulations and international pharmaceutical standards.

• Safeguard the quality and consistency of all materials and products throughout the production lifecycle.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Conduct supplier audits and approvals to maintain a trusted and compliant supply chain.

• Carry out internal audits to assess and enhance quality systems.

• Manage document control systems to align with corporate and GMP standards.

• Lead product recall and complaint processes, working with regulatory bodies where necessary.

What You Bring:

• Solid experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance.

• In-depth knowledge of GMP and QMS systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Collaborative, organised, and a confident communicator.

You'll be part of a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company committed to delivering high-quality, life-changing medicines. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead quality assurance at a critical stage of growth.