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