Quality Assurance Manager
8 days ago
London
Deputy Head of Quality Assurance Location: Hammersmith & Charing Cross Hospitals, LondonHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/weekSalary Band: NHS Band 8bContract Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Deputy Head of Quality Assurance to lead the QA and QC functions within the Pharmacy Technical Services department. This is a pivotal role ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality manufacture of pharmaceutical products under MHRA regulations. The right candidate will act as a Releasing Officer under the MHRA Specials Licence, oversee internal audits, manage QA/QC teams, and ensure full compliance with GMP, GCP, and EU pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. The role also involves strategic planning, training delivery, and continuous improvement of quality systems. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage QA/QC operations across pharmacy manufacturing., • Act as Releasing Officer for manufactured products., • Oversee internal audits, CAPAs, and validation programmes., • Manage external contracts and service level agreements., • Develop and maintain quality documentation and SOPs. Essential: • BSc in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science., • Extensive experience in pharmaceutical QA/QC within hospital or industry., • Strong knowledge of GMP, clean room protocols, and quality systems., • Skilled in analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, UV/VIS) and environmental monitoring., • MSc/PhD in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical QA., • Knowledge of GCP and Good Laboratory Practice.