Quality Assurance Manager

Chesterfield
1 week ago
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THE OPPORTUNITY:

An excellent opportunity for a quality assurance professional with experience including quality assurance and a robust knowledge of Quality Management Systems in medical device, pharmaceutical or similar regulated environments.

THE ROLE:

You will ensure internal quality compliance, lead the quality team in day to day activities to maintain audit-readiness and act as a key point of contact for all QA and QC related matters for colleagues as well as being a key customer interface delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

This role may suit someone with some senior quality / team leadership experience looking to develop into a head of function role.

Due to the nature of the role it is site based to enable a high level of contact with the wider team and operation.

TO APPLY

The successful applicant will have:

  • A strong quality assurance background in the medical device, pharmaceutical or similar regulated sectors with a Total Quality Management approach.

  • Experience in the application and management of Quality Management Systems to meet ISO 13485 and GMP requirements.

  • Ability to implement company systems, processes and policies with consistency, being a key presence on site championing quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives within and whilst representing the business.

  • Effective cross-functional communication and influencing skills.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage, motivate and develop a small team.

  • Ideally a degree or equivalent level qualification.

  • Internal audit experience is desirable.

  • Ability to interact effectively with demanding customers and understand their needs.

  • Able to work closely with colleagues from other disciplines to achieve process improvements.

    You will be keen to take on your next challenge and show what you can do and will be rewarded with a challenging and purposeful role with a leading company in their field and potential for a broader scope of engagement with the wider business

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