QA Manager

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Assurance professional for a role within a stable and growing organization in Coventry. The position focuses on maintaining Quality Assurance systems, supplier management, and GDP operations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a scientific discipline and experience in regulated industries. The offer includes a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a supportive company culture, making it an excellent opportunity for career development in Quality and Regulatory.

Benefits

Broad QA exposure

Clear development pathway

Supportive company culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Solid regulated industry experience in QA.
• Experience working with third-party manufacturers and suppliers.
• Confidence dealing with audits and regulatory stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems and SOPs.
• Oversee third-party contract manufacturers and audits.
• Manage deviations and quality investigations.
• Support GDP warehouse activities and documentation.
• Lead self-inspection programmes and audit reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Strong IT skills (MS Word & Excel)

Organizational skills

GMP and GDP knowledge

Education

Degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline

Job description

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.

• 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.