Walker Cole International is searching for a Head of QA Operations to join a growing international pharmaceutical company based in the North-West. As a Head of QA Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring pharmaceutical products are released to the highest standard, in-line with regulatory body requirements.
Your responsibilities as the Head of QA Operations will be to:
- Manage the Quality Operations team.
- Ensuring all area activities are cGMP compliant.
- Collaborate and advise across internal business areas.
- Act as a Quality point of contact for external clients.
- Provide oversight of Technical Operations, and support areas including QC, Warehousing, and Engineering.
- Provide Quality support for audits and regulatory inspections.
- Support initiatives to meet or exceed Quality objectives and contribute to continuous improvement planning and execution.
- Ensure timely processing of Product Quality Reviews (PQRs) and perform Batch-related activities.
The successful Head of QA Operations candidate will have:
- Industry experience in GMP Biopharmaceutical or GMP Pharmaceutical sectors.
- Minimum 5 years work experience in a technical area or Quality Assurance, with several years in a supervisory role.
- Technical knowledge of cGMP guidelines, deviation & CAPA management, and audit readiness.
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