Quality Assurance Manager - GMP Pharma

Michael Page; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong basic salary

Opportunity for progression

Job summary

A pharmaceutical business in Hitchin is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the QA team and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role requires strong management and QMS knowledge, with responsibilities including audits, training, and quality process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in a GMP environment. Competitive salary and progression opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Direct management experience in a relevant field.
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems.
• Experience with audits is advantageous.
• Understanding of GMP practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality management systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and implement corrective actions from internal audits.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain quality standards.
• Develop training programs to enhance quality awareness.
• Lead quality issue investigations and implement preventive measures.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies for compliance.
• Continuously improve quality processes to meet objectives.

Skills

Experience of direct management

Strong QMS knowledge

Audit experience

Understanding of GMP best practices

Job description

Overview

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This Quality Assurance Manager will take ownership alongside the Head of Quality, of the QA team. Helping guide the business through regulatory and compliance activities, as well as continually improving the QMS + Processes.

Our client is a pharmaceutical business based in Hertfordshire. They are well established and have been operating in their market for over one hundred years. This is a GMP accredited Pharma Manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company's quality management systems to ensure compliance with industry regulations.


• Oversee internal audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.


• Collaborate with production and R&D teams to uphold quality standards across all processes.


• Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance quality awareness among staff.


• Ensure all documentation is accurately maintained and readily available for inspections.


• Lead investigations into quality issues, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures.


• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with industry requirements.


• Continuously improve quality processes to align with best practices and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience of direct management


• Strong QMS knowledge


• Audit experience is preferrable


• Understanding of best practise within a GMP Pharma environment

Job Offer

• Strong basic salary


• Opportunity for progression