Job Description

Smart4 Sciences are supporting well-established pharmaceutical company to a recruit a QA Manager for their UK Head Office. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across GMP, GDP, supplier quality and regulatory interfaces, offering genuine long-term development - including the opportunity to progress into RP/RPi responsibilities.
The role
Reporting into the Head of Quality, you will play a central role in maintaining and improving Quality Assurance systems across licensed medicines, medical devices and food supplements. The position has a strong focus on third-party manufacturing oversight, supplier management and GDP operations, making it ideal for a QA professional who enjoys working cross-functionally and taking ownership.
Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and improving Quality Management Systems, SOPs and work instructions
• Oversight of third-party contract manufacturers, including technical agreements, audits and supplier performance
• Management of deviations, change controls, complaints and quality investigations
• Supporting GDP warehouse and distribution activities, including batch and delivery documentation for QP/RP release
• Leading self-inspection programmes, CAPA management and audit reporting
• Supporting regulatory activities, including licence variations and artwork changes
• Contributing to management review, quality metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting GMP/GDP training and inspection readiness

There is also scope to act as RP/RPi and Medical Device PRRC, subject to experience and training.
About you
You'll be a confident and detail-driven QA professional with solid regulated industry experience and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment.
You will ideally have:

• A degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working knowledge of GMP and GDP
• Experience working with third-party manufacturers and suppliers
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence dealing with audits, investigations and regulatory stakeholders
• Strong IT skills (MS Word & Excel)
• A flexible, proactive mindset and strong problem-solving ability

Medical device experience and RP/RPi aspirations are highly desirable but not essential.
What's on offer

• Hybrid working model
• Broad, end-to-end QA exposure
• Clear development pathway within Quality and Regulatory
• Supportive, inclusive company culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA Manager or experienced Senior QA professional looking to step into a high-impact, career-defining role within a stable and growing organisation.
Please apply today or contact Gareth Gooley @Smart4 Sciences for more a confidential chat.

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