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Quality Assurance Manager
Birmingham (Office Based)
Up to £65,000 DOE
Urgently needed
Our client is a leading company in pharmaceutical industry, committed to delivering the highest quality products/services to its customers. The company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join its team in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in a Good Distribution Practice (GDP) environment and a strong background in ISO 9001 and ideally ISO 13485 standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing, implementing, and maintaining robust quality assurance policies and procedures.
* Planning and conducting regular internal audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
* Overseeing product testing and inspection processes to guarantee product quality and consistency.
* Maintaining meticulous documentation and records of QA activities, including test results, inspection reports, and audits.
* Analysing quality data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement, and implementing effective solutions.
* Providing training and support to staff on quality assurance standards and practices.
* Evaluating and managing suppliers and vendors to ensure they meet quality standards.
* Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 (ideally) standards and other relevant regulatory requirements.
* Investigating and resolving quality-related issues and complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
* Collaborating with other departments, such as production, engineering, and R&D, to integrate quality throughout the product lifecycle.
* Identifying potential quality risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, including conducting risk assessments and developing contingency plans.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a quality assurance role.
* Strong background in Good Distribution Practice (GDP) environments.
* Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001 and ideally ISO 13485 standards.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support staff effectively.
* Experience in supplier and vendor management.
Desirable:
* Responsible Person experience.
If you feel you have the necessary skillset, please apply for immediate consideration