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 capabilityWhy 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