QA Manager – Pharmaceutical Industry Location: Manchester Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences Are you a quality-focused leader ready to drive excellence in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment? Our client, a growing pharma company based in Manchester, is seeking a QA Manager to lead quality assurance operations and support site development. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the QA function, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. * Support site set-up activities and contribute to establishing robust quality systems. * Drive continuous improvement and manage change effectively within the QA environment. * Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality is embedded across all operations. * Oversee audits, CAPAs, and documentation control processes. Ideal Candidate Profile: * Proven experience in a QA leadership role within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector. * Experience in sterile manufacturing is highly desirable, but candidates from non-sterile environments will also be considered. * Strong background in site set-up, quality system implementation, or managing change in a QA context. * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Why Join? * Be part of an innovative and expanding organisation. * Opportunity to shape quality culture and systems from the ground up. * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Supportive team environment with room for growth. Ready to take the next step in your QA career? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Key Words: Quality Assurance, QA, compliance, manager, management, lead, leadership, GMP, manufacturing, production, validation, pharmaceuticals, pharma, biopharmaceuticals, biotechnology, sterile, aseptic