Senior QA Manager - GMP, QMS & Regulatory Excellence

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading pharmaceutical organization in appointing a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to oversee QA operations in Klerksdorp, North West. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, QMS leadership, and regulatory readiness across SAHPRA, FDA, and EMA expectations.

You will lead a QA team, manage deviations, CAPA, audits, and inspections, and drive continuous improvement through KPIs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, SAHPRA/FDA/EMA requirements.
• Proven ability to manage a QMS including deviations, changes, CAPA, audits.
• Experience hosting regulatory inspections and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QMS in compliance with GMP and regulations.
• Oversee batch record review, deviation management, CAPA, audits.
• Lead QA team and mentor staff for professional growth.
• Manage regulatory inspections and customer audits with timely follow-ups.
• Review validation protocols for equipment, processes, and methods.
• Establish KPIs for quality operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide QA support for development, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Leadership

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor/Master in Pharmacy or related

Tools

QA software

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading pharmaceutical organization in appointing a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to oversee QA operations in Klerksdorp, North West. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, QMS leadership, and regulatory readiness across SAHPRA, FDA, and EMA expectations.

You will lead a QA team, manage deviations, CAPA, audits, and inspections, and drive continuous improvement through KPIs.