Quality Assurance Manager – North Merseyside
💰 £45,000–£50,000 🏭 Pharma / Life Sciences Manufacturing
📍 On‑site | Permanent
We’re supporting a specialist life sciences manufacturer as they expand their QA function. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced QA professional to step into a senior role where quality genuinely matters.
You’ll lead a small QA/QC team, own the Quality Management System, and ensure the site meets ISO, GMP, MHRA and FDA requirements. Perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, regulated environment.
⭐ What You’ll Do As QA Manager
* Lead and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
* Oversee GMP compliance and deliver training
* Write, revise and approve SOPs
* Manage internal, supplier and customer audits
* Handle non‑conformances, complaints and CAPAs
* Act as QA Subject Matter Expert
* Manage a small team of 4
🎓 What You’ll Bring to the QA Manager role
* Experience in a senior QA role within pharma/life sciences
* Strong knowledge of ISO, GMP and quality systems
* Audit experience (internal/external)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* High attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
* A BSc or MSc degree in a scientific subject or equivalent experience
* Microbiology testing experience (bonus)
If you’re a quality‑driven leader from the pharmaceutical, life sciences or medical device arena who is looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you