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Quality Assurance Manager

Greater Manchester, UK

Quality Assurance Manager – Greater Manchester

We’re working with a leading pharmaceutical company entering an exciting phase of growth, with new product introductions, operational scale-ups, and expansions at their brand-new site. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, hands-on site where you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping its QA function.

As QA Manager, you’ll manage operational and project teams to ensure compliance with GMP, support product development, and maintain inspection readiness. You’ll also play a key role in implementing digital systems like eQMS and LIMS and contribute to global quality initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in pharmaceuticals who is ready to lead, mentor, and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead site QA activities and represent QA in the Site Management Team.

  • Oversee internal and external audits, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and OOS/OOT investigations.

  • Maintain contamination control strategy and ensure Data Integrity principles are upheld.

  • Drive continuous improvement and support globalisation of SOPs and quality systems.

  • Manage and mentor QA staff, ensuring training and development plans are in place.

  • Support regulatory inspections (MHRA, HSE) and ensure compliance with licenses and GMP.

  • Collaborate on new product development and system implementations (eQMS/LIMS).

Requirements:

  • Degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, ideally within steriles.

  • Previous managerial or supervisory experience with proven leadership skills.

  • Strong regulatory knowledge (GMP, MHRA, HSE).

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of PrOFS.

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Discipline

Pharma

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AKAMQAM

Published

1 month ago

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31 Dec 2025 23:59

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