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QA Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Northamptonshire | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced QA professional ready to take the next step in your career? Smart4 Sciences are working with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Northamptonshire that's on the lookout for a skilled QA Manager to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the Quality Assurance function on a busy GMP site, support a collaborative and quality-driven culture, and help shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

As QA Manager, you'll lead a small but experienced QA team and take responsibility for the site's QMS, GMP compliance, and internal audit programme. You'll work closely with production, QC, and supply chain teams to ensure products meet regulatory standards and are released efficiently, working alongside the QP.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a company that values continuous improvement and employee development.

Managing and mentoring the QA team

Leading GMP compliance across manufacturing and packaging operations

Owning and developing the Quality Management System

Hosting and supporting audits (MHRA, client, internal)

Overseeing deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and batch review

Working cross-functionally to drive quality improvements

Solid QA background in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Proven experience managing or leading a QA team

Strong knowledge of EU GMP and GDP regulations

Comfortable leading audits and interfacing with regulatory bodies

A science degree (or equivalent experience) is preferred

Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive company

Take ownership of quality strategy and improvements

Enjoy a stable, permanent position with real development prospects

Interested?
If you're a passionate QA professional looking for a new challenge in the Northamptonshire area, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Gareth Gooley on for a confidential chat about the role!

QA Manager / RP / RPi - Pharmaceuticals - Greater London Area

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with RP and RPi eligibility, looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and expanding pharmaceutical company?

Our client, a rapidly growing and innovative pharmaceutical business based just outside London, is seeking a QA Manager who is also eligible to act as the Responsible Person (RP) and Responsible Person for Import (RPi) under GDP regulations. This is a hybrid role with excellent development prospects and the chance to make a significant impact in a highly collaborative team environment.

Oversee and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS)

Act as the Responsible Person (RP) and RPi, ensuring full compliance with GDP and MHRA expectations

Maintain and manage supplier and customer qualification processes

Lead audits (internal and external) and host regulatory inspections

Provide QA leadership across all GxP activities related to the import, storage, and distribution of medicinal products

Train, mentor, and develop QA staff

Support strategic projects including new product launches and licensing expansions

Eligibility to act as RP and RPi (MHRA named or ready to be named)

Strong background in pharmaceutical QA within a GDP/GMP environment

Excellent knowledge of EU GDP and UK regulatory expectations

Importation experience highly desirable

Personable, pragmatic, and proactive approach with great attention to detail

Prior experience working with a WDA(H) and MIA(IMP) license is a strong plus

A competitive salary and benfits package

Hybrid flexibility with a site located just outside London

Opportunity to grow with the business as it scales operations

🔍 Interested in learning more?
Apply now to take the next step in your QA career, or reach out confidentially to Gareth on for more information