QA/ Validation Supervisor, Pharmaceutical
Location: Greater Manchester (ONSITE ROLE)
Salary: c£45,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (days)
Additional: Company bonus (discretionary), company pension, ongoing professional development opportunities in a company that is growing.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Quality, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the QA team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the effective operation of the Quality Management System (QMS). This is a balanced position combining team leadership with technical QA and validation responsibilities including report writing and oversight of equipment and process validation activities.
Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of QA professionals (team size approx. 7)
* Ensure the QMS remains compliant, inspection-ready, and aligned with regulatory requirements
* Oversee completion and quality of QA documentation including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and reports
* Support and participate in internal and external audits (regulatory, customer, supplier)
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes
* Manage team performance, training, holiday planning, and absence monitoring
* Act as a key point of contact for quality-related matters across the business
* Contribute to validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment and processes
* Ensure timely delivery of KPIs and departmental objectives
The Person
* Proven experience within a GMP-regulated environment in a similar QA/ Validation role
* Experience in equipment validations (writing reports), the ideal applicant will have process validation experience too
* Previous line management or supervisory experience is essential
* Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
* Experience with internal audits is required; external audit exposure is advantageous
* Ability to contribute to validation and technical documentation
* Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
* High attention to detail with a proactive and resilient approach
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