Quality Assurance Manager
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Seaton Delaval, NE25 0QJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9319-26-0332 |
Summary
Provide expert QA leadership within the MMC, ensuring full compliance with GMP standards across all quality-related activities. Design, implement, and maintain core PQS elements, including document control, change control, deviation management, CAPA (root cause analysis), risk management, complaints, recalls, supplier approval, and self-inspection programmes. Establish and manage batch release systems, including review of Batch Manufacturing Records, label checks, QC data, and product inspection against specifications. Lead the development and ongoing oversight of the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) and environmental monitoring programme in collaboration with the Site Microbiologist. Act as the lead trainer for QA processes, particularly batch release, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and compliance across the site. Develop and manage QA capacity planning to ensure appropriate resourcing aligned with production demands. Oversee QA involvement in site crisis management, including planned and unplanned shutdown activities, ensuring compliance and quality continuity. Line manage the QA team (QA Officers and Releasing Officers), including performance management, coaching, and development. Create and deliver structured training programmes for QA staff and provide QA systems training across the wider site. Monitor and report on PQS performance through KPIs, trend analysis, and Quality Review Meetings, driving continuous improvement initiatives. Promote a culture of inclusive and compassionate leadership by engaging, empowering, and coaching team members, and fostering collaboration across departments.