QA Manager, RP, RPi - Pharmaceuticals

Smart4 Sciences are supporting well-established pharmaceutical company to a recruit a QA Manager for their UK Head Office. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across GMP, GDP, supplier quality and regulatory interfaces, offering genuine long-term development - including the opportunity to progress into RP/RPi responsibilities.

The role

Reporting into the Head of Quality, you will play a central role in maintaining and improving Quality Assurance systems across licensed medicines, medical devices and food supplements. The position has a strong focus on third-party manufacturing oversight, supplier management and GDP operations, making it ideal for a QA professional who enjoys working cross-functionally and taking ownership.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintaining and improving Quality Management Systems, SOPs and work instructions
Oversight of third-party contract manufacturers, including technical agreements, audits and supplier performance
Management of deviations, change controls, complaints and quality investigations
Supporting GDP warehouse and distribution activities, including batch and delivery documentation for QP/RP release
Leading self-inspection programmes, CAPA management and audit reporting
Supporting regulatory activities, including licence variations and artwork changes
Contributing to management review, quality metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting GMP/GDP training and inspection readiness

There is also scope to act as RP/RPi and Medical Device PRRC, subject to experience and training.

About you

You'll be a confident and detail-driven QA professional with solid regulated industry experience and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment.

You will ideally have:

A degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong working knowledge of GMP and GDP
Experience working with third-party manufacturers and suppliers
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence dealing with audits, investigations and regulatory stakeholders
Strong IT skills (MS Word & Excel)
A flexible, proactive mindset and strong problem-solving ability

Medical device experience and RP/RPi aspirations are highly desirable but not essential.

What's on offer

Hybrid working model
Broad, end-to-end QA exposure
Clear development pathway within Quality and Regulatory
Supportive, inclusive company culture
Competitive salary and benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA Manager or experienced Senior QA professional looking to step into a high-impact, career-defining role within a stable and growing organisation.

Please apply today or contact Gareth Gooley @Smart4 Sciences for more a confidential chat