Title: Head of QA Compliance

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £56,000 - £66,000

SRG are recruiting for a Head of QA Compliance to be based with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical producer in West Yorkshire. Manufacturing numerous household brands found in homes across the country, they also produce specialist prescription products for the NHS.

This position will join the Quality leadership team, reporting directly to the Site Quality head, and manage a QA team to oversee the QMS, & change quality system. In this role, you will be critical in ensuring the site & eQMS system are compliance ready and continually improving.

The role

As the Head of QA Compliance, you will lead a team of 8 direct reports, to effectively manage the Quality management systems and compliance on site. Key duties will include:

• Contributing to operational strategies as a member of the quality leadership team to meet quality standards & objectives.
• Support preparations for health authority, notified body and certification body inspections.
• To ensure Change Control and CAPA systems are efficient, effective & fit for purpose.
• To maintain an effective Customer Complaints system, coordinating with other departments to implement remedial actions.
• To conduct internal and external quality audits as required in line with the company schedule and to assist or act as the primary audit host for regulatory bodies and customers.
• Take ownership of the programme of periodic quality reports and to monitor & report on the performance of the quality management systems.
• To coach, train and continuously develop the skills and capabilities of the QA team

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Quality management leadership position, in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• A degree or similar qualification or experience in a relevant subject.
• Comprehensive understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices and relevant international standards (inc. ISO 9001 and ISO 13485).
• Passionate about quality, with the ability to lead, influence and inspire others to continuously improve & develop.

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