Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager - Responsible Person experience Birmingham (Office Based) Up to £55,000 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 as a responsible person 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. * Analyzing 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, with significant experience as a responsible person. * 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. If you feel you have the necessary skillset, please apply for immediate consideration