I’m currently supporting a pharmaceutical organisation in Kent with the search for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality activities across GxP operations. This role would suit someone with strong GMP and GDP quality management experience, and could be particularly well suited to someone who already operates as a Responsible Person (RP) or is interested in stepping into a broader leadership role within a Pharmaceutical Quality System.
This is a key position within the quality function, responsible for overseeing quality systems, supporting regulatory inspections, and ensuring compliance across the import, storage, manufacture and distribution of medicinal products.
As QA Manager, you will take responsibility for maintaining and continuously improving the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) while providing leadership across GxP-related quality activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and support ongoing quality improvements across the organisation.
Provide quality leadership across GxP activities including the import, storage, manufacture and distribution of medicinal products
Manage and continuously improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS)
Oversee the self-inspection programme and support both internal and external GMDP audits
Host and support regulatory inspections and customer audits
Support site validation activities and maintain the Validation Master Plan (VMP)
Manage supplier qualification activities and progress Quality Technical Agreements (QTAs)
Review batch records to ensure QA requirements are met prior to certification by the Qualified Person (QP)
Lead or support deviation investigations, change controls and root cause analysis
Mentor and support the development of junior quality team members
Experience within Quality Assurance in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector
Strong working knowledge of GMP and GDP regulations
Experience operating within Quality Management Systems (QMS) or Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (PQS)
Previous involvement in deviation management, change control and investigation processes
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
Candidates who already hold Responsible Person (RP) experience or are looking to step into a role with RP responsibilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Salary: £50k - £60k
Location: Essex
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail or to submit your application.
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