Job Description

QA Supervisor - Pharmaceutical | Parallel Import & Specials | North West
Permanent | Competitive Salary | Strong Career Growth
Are you a Quality professional ready to step into a leadership role where you can drive compliance and shape a high-performing QA function? We're supporting a UK pharmaceutical organisation operating across parallel import, licensing and specials manufacturing sectors to hire a QA Supervisor to lead their growing team.
This is a chance to take ownership of QA delivery onsite, supporting the Head of Quality and coaching QA Specialists day-to-day to ensure exceptional operational, regulatory and commercial success.
The Role
As QA Supervisor, you will:

• Lead and line-manage the QA Specialists, driving performance, motivation and development
• Ensure the site QMS remains compliant with all regulatory authority requirements and inspection-ready at all times
• Prioritise and oversee timely completion of QMS activities such as deviations, change controls, non-conformances and documentation updates
• Conduct internal training, 1:1s, holiday approvals and absence management for the team
• Take a hands-on role with validation protocols - equipment, process and computer systems IQ/OQ/PQ execution
• Support internal and external audits including MHRA, customer and supplier inspections
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to continuously improve standards and stakeholder satisfaction

What You'll Bring

• Solid working knowledge of cGMP and QA operating standards within pharma
• Strong people management and communication skills - able to influence and inspire a team
• High attention to detail, documentation accuracy and compliance mindset
• Meet the essential academic requirements (minimum GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above; Science beneficial)
• Self-motivation, resilience and proactive problem-solving capability

Why Join?

• Work in an agile environment with a varied and dynamic product portfolio
• A leadership role where you can directly impact quality culture and standards
• Strong support from an experienced Head of Quality and broader business
• Genuine scope for development as the organisation continues to expand

If you're ready to step up and take a pivotal leadership role within pharmaceutical QA, we'd love to speak with you.
Apply today or reach out to Gareth Gooley @ Smart4 Sciences discuss in confidence.

Skills Required