Head of Quality

Little Hulton
1 year ago
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Head of Quality Assurance

An interesting role has become available as a Quality Assurance Specialist based in North Manchester. As theHead of Quality Assurance,you will be responsible for up-keep and compliance of the QMS, overseeing internal company processes to ensure the business is always GMP and GDP complaint and lead a team of 3 QA Officers and 1 QA Team Leader.

Responsibilities for the Head of Quality Assurance

Technical Document witing, SOPs, Deviations, non-conformance/ non compliances, and other similar Quality Assurance documents.
Review of Batch manufacturing records, prior to QP release.
Management and data entry for the QMS for, Change Controls, CAPAs and Non-Conformances.
Assistant with continuous improvement and development of the QMS.
Management of customer complaints, change controls, route cause analysis, and provide solutions to the matter.
Contact with Suppliers to ensure Quality Assurance compliance- EG leaflets.
Participate and provide support for both internal and external audits.
Communication with multiple departments to improve Quality and improve daily operations.
Provide training activities and maintain records for quality training within the business, personal and team members.
Requirements for the Head of Quality Assurance

Hold a relevant scientific degree.

5 years’ experience working within a pharmaceutical company, within Quality Assurance and management.
Excellent organisation and communication skills
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP.

Benefits for the Head of Quality Assurance

Free parking
Social working hours
No weekend work
Good career development opportunities
Please apply now to be considered or contact Liam Shannon at Science Solutions Recruitment

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