QA Manager

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