QA Manager, Pharmaceutical Location: Type: Permanent Salary: £58000-£65000 Russell Taylor Group is working with an established pharmaceutical manufacturing company who are looking to recruit for an experienced QA Manager who will play a key role in the furthered development of the QA team, QMS, growth of department and recruitment planning; this is a great time to join a company very much on the up! The Role:- Directly managing a team of quality professionals, conducting regular (1-1) meetings, performance reviews, career development planning for all direct reports. Recruiting and onboarding of new staff members. Setting objectives for the team and providing regular feedback (and coaching). Developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive QMS suitable for both pharmaceutical and food/ ingredients products. Championing improvements through risk management & route-cause analysis. Responsible for the functioning of the QMS, providing oversight to key stakeholders alike (including senior staff members). Accountability across (but not limited to); change control, stability, documentation control, internal audits, GMP, supplier approval, complaints, PQRs, NPI, route cause analysis and controlled drug returns. Ensuring compliance/ correct documentation practices, i.e batch records, laboratory tests and quality agreements too. Overseeing supplier verification & vendor- auditing programs. Managing the batch review process. Keeping abreast of evolving UK & EU retained regulations (for the purposes of pharmaceutical and/or food/ ingredients manufacturing). To ensure compliance with EU GMP standards & BRC food safety requirements. Managing the preparation process (and heavily involved in hosting activities) for MHRA inspections, customer (third party audits) and acting as the lead person. Enrsuring quality goals/ agreed time-frames are met and providing measures for the QA to the HOQ. Responsible for the day-day operational functions of the quality team, ensuring flow of products through product life-cycle and batch review processes. Developing training programmes. Responsible for external communication with regulatory bodies. Deputising for the HOQ when required. The Person:- The ideal Candidate will hold a degree in a STEM related subject Experience managing QA team/s in an GMP/ Pharmaceutical setting. Management experience essential (will consider Team Leader or similar). Experienced in batch review and batch release Experience in auditing and audit hosting Experience in CAPA, deviations, change controls, internal auditing (preferred) etc Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.