QA/ Validation Supervisor, Pharmaceutical

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
Eccles, Manchester, M50 2AA, United Kingdom
Last week
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Posted
10 Apr 2026 (Last week)

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, customer, supplier)

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes

• Manage team performance, training, holiday planning, and absence monitoring

• Act as a key point of contact for quality-related matters across the business

• Contribute to validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment and processes

• Ensure timely delivery of KPIs and departmental objectives

The Person

• Proven experience within a GMP-regulated environment in a similar QA/ Validation role

• Experience in equipment validations (writing reports), the ideal applicant will have process validation experience too

• Previous line management or supervisory experience is essential

• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Experience with internal audits is required; external audit exposure is advantageous

• Ability to contribute to validation and technical documentation

• Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills

• High attention to detail with a proactive and resilient approach

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 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

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