Quality assurance manager

🚀 Quality Assurance Manager – North Merseyside

💰 Up to £50,000 🏭 Pharma / Life Sciences Manufacturing


We’re supporting a specialist life sciences manufacturer as they grow their QA function. If you’re detail‑driven, GMP‑savvy and ready for a role where quality genuinely matters, this is one to explore.


Full time | Permanent | On site


This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a senior QA role within a global life sciences leader. You’ll take ownership of the Quality Management System, lead a small team, and ensure the site continues to meet ISO, GMP, MHRA and FDA requirements.

Perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment where quality is truly valued.


🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead and continuously improve the site’s Quality Management System, including:

* Leading, controlling and improving the ISO 9001 QMS
* Managing GMP activities and delivering GMP training
* Writing, revising and approving SOPs
* Performing internal audits, supplier audits and hosting customer audits
* Managing complaints, NCRs and CAPAs
* Acting as the departmental SME for quality activities
* Supporting FDA‑related systems for the CTS laboratory
* Supervising the QA Assistant and QC Assistant
* Preparing monthly quality metrics and management information


🎓 What You’ll Bring

* Experience in a senior QA role within an ISO/GMP‑regulated environment
* Strong understanding of ISO standards, quality systems and audit practices
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and influence
* High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset
* A BSc/MSc in a scientific discipline


💼 Why It’s a Great Move

* Join a respected, specialist life sciences manufacturer with a strong quality culture
* Lead and shape the site’s QA function with real autonomy
* Work closely with technical, production and customer‑facing teams

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.


📩 Interested?

Reach out to Nexus Life Sciences for a confidential chat or send your CV directly.


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