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Senior Quality Assurance Manager (6 months)

Hobson Prior
Nottingham
3 days ago
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Hobson Prior

is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Nottingham. In this leadership role, you will oversee quality assurance activities related to production and warehousing, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and standards. You will also mentor and guide teams to uphold good manufacturing practices (GMP) and maintain high-quality standards across operations.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the main QA contact for production and warehousing activities.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, company quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and approve batch records and associated documentation.
  • Oversee QA compliance for warehouse and manufacturing operations.
  • Author, review, and approve quality management system documents.
  • Manage change controls, deviations, corrective actions, and qualification documents.
  • Conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all personnel complete required GMP training.
  • Review and approve calibration and validation documentation.
  • Provide expert QA advice to internal teams.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • Strong experience in quality assurance within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Skilled in reviewing and approving batch records and related documentation.
  • Proficient in managing change controls, deviations, and CAPAs.
  • Experienced in reviewing calibration and qualification documents.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and planning abilities.
  • Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

For more information, please contact Frankie Cunningham.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists visit the 'Contact Us' page.

Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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