QA/ Validation Supervisor, Pharmaceutical

Location: Greater Manchester (ONSITE ROLE)
Salary: c£45,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (days)
Additional: Company bonus (discretionary), company pension, ongoing professional development opportunities in a company that is growing.

Russell Taylor is working with a well-established organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, currently seeking a QA Supervisor to join their growing quality function. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to lead a small team while remaining hands-on in quality systems and validation activities.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Quality, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the QA team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the effective operation of the Quality Management System (QMS).

This is a balanced position combining team leadership with technical QA and validation responsibilities including report writing and oversight of equipment and process validation activities.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of QA professionals (team size approx. 7)
• Ensure the QMS remains compliant, inspection-ready, and aligned with regulatory requirements
• Oversee completion and quality of QA documentation including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and reports
• Support and participate in internal and external audits (regulatory, customer, supplier)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes
• Manage team performance, training, holiday planning, and absence monitoring
• Act as a key point of contact for quality-related matters across the business
• Contribute to validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment and processes
• Ensure timely delivery of KPIs and departmental objectives

The Person

• Proven experience within a GMP-regulated environment in a similar QA/ Validation role
• Experience in equipment validations (writing reports), the ideal applicant will have process validation experience too
• Previous line management or supervisory experience is essential
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience with internal audits is required; external audit exposure is advantageous
• Ability to contribute to validation and technical documentation
• Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail with a proactive and resilient approach

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