QA Operations Manager
Job in
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, 24211, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Evotec WD
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Quality Operations Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Quality Operations team to ensure the effective delivery of departmental objectives, quality KPIs and GMP compliance across the site.
The role holder will foster a high-performing, engaged and accountable team culture, ensuring resources are appropriately prioritised and allocated to meet business needs. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Quality Operations Manager will provide technical quality oversight and support the team in the execution of day-to-day Quality Operations activities as required. The role may deputise for the VP Head of Quality when required.
Aptuit is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs. The Company has built substantial drug discovery and development expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic.
Role: QA Operations Manager Role Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time, 40 hours per week Salary:
Competitive salary, plus excellent company benefits package
Location:
Milton Park, Abingdon (onsite role)
Key Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management Lead, motivate and develop the Quality Operations team to achieve departmental objectives and business priorities.
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and development discussions.
Coach and mentor team members, supporting both individual and team growth.
Manage team workload and resource allocation to ensure activities are completed on time and in full.
Monitor team performance against agreed objectives and KPIs, implementing improvement actions where required.
Drive employee engagement and support recruitment, onboarding and development activities as required.
Provide technical guidance and quality decision-making support to the Quality Operations team.
Quality Operations Provide Quality support to API Production, API Chemistry, QC, Warehouse and Engineering functions.
Ensure Quality Operations activities are performed in compliance with company procedures, cGMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
Monitor, trend and report departmental quality metrics and KPIs.Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support customer audits, client audits and regulatory inspections.
Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders on Quality-related matters.
Support day-to-day Quality Operations activities including batch disposition, deviations, OOS investigations, CAPAs, Change Controls, Product Quality Reviews, complaints and recalls.
Ensure Quality documentation is reviewed and approved on time and in full.
Review and approve GMP documentation supporting manufacturing, quality systems and validation activities.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
EssentialBSc or higher qualification in a scientific discipline.
Significant experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Significant experience within a Quality Assurance function.
Previous leadership experience, including performance management, coaching and employee development.
Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical quality systems.
Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise activities, allocate resources and deliver results through others.
Desirable Experience within an API manufacturing environment.
Extensive leadership or management experience.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits.
Lean Six Sigma qualification or equivalent continuous improvement training.
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience using quality metrics and KPIs to drive performance.
The Ideal Candidate Will BeA strong and engaging people leader, capable of building, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
Able to drive accountability, engagement and delivery of departmental objectives.
Confident in making sound quality and business decisions within a GMP-regulated environment.
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