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.
Russell Taylor is working with a well-established organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, currently seeking a QA Supervisor to join their growing quality function. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to lead a small team while remaining hands-on in quality systems and validation activities.
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.
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, custo...