Quality Assurance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international pharmaceutical and medical device company is seeking a QA head to lead quality assurance practices at their Rotherham site. This role involves managing a small team, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and overseeing quality systems and operational delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in quality assurance, particularly in auditing and validation activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on quality assurance practices within a dynamic and expanding organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA role within a GMP environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with quality activities and QMS oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small QA team and oversee quality-related activities.
• Guide the team through coaching, mentoring, and training.

Skills

Quality Assurance (QA)

GMP Environment

Leadership

Auditing

QMS Oversight

Validation Activities

Job description

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I am partnered with an international advanced pharmaceutical and medical device business that is investing significantly in expanding their quality and operational activities across various UK sites.

Following the appointment of a new senior quality leadership team, the company is seeking to appoint new management across key sites.

This role functions as the QA head for the respective site, managing a small team and remaining actively involved in all quality-related activities. Responsibilities include oversight of systems, operational delivery, and validation activities.

A key aspect of the role is leadership—guiding a small team through hands-on coaching, mentoring, and training.

If you are seeking a diverse position that allows you to make a tangible impact on your site and influence quality assurance practices across the business, please apply below or contact Mark Bux-Ryan for more information.

Key experience:

• Experience in a QA role within a GMP environment
• Experience in sterile/aseptic environments is preferred; experience in terminally sterile settings is advantageous but not essential
• Leadership and management experience is preferred
• Strong hands-on experience with various quality activities, particularly in QMS oversight
• Auditing experience is essential; experience as a lead auditor is a plus
• Knowledge of validation activities

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