Senior Quality Assurance Manager

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At STADA we pursue our purpose "Caring for people's health as a trusted partner" worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

Britannia Pharmaceuticals, part of the STADA Arzneimittel AG group of companies, is a UK based pharmaceutical company specialising in the neurology market. Britannia focuses on innovative products for chronic and serious medical conditions, and in particular, the treatment of Parkinson's disease. We are highly committed to improving the quality of life for People with Parkinson's disease.

Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Reading | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Permanent

We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Manager towork closely with global suppliers and contract manufacturers, using your technical expertise and communication skills to drive product release, quality systems, and continuous improvement.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Lead and mentor a QA team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement while providing expertise in QA, GMP, GDP, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and manage external inspections (authority and customer) and audits of suppliers, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and directives.
• Provide strategic guidance and quality expertise to cross-functional teams involved in product development, production, and supply chain.
• Drive risk management initiatives, ensuring robust oversight of Contract Management Organisations and cold storage requirements for pharmaceutical products.
• Support due diligence processes and new product launches, ensuring alignment with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a role model by taking ownership of responsibilities, being transparent, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align QA initiatives with business goals and organizational strategies

What We Are Looking For:

• Significant experience in Quality Assurance within a pharmaceutical environment, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing facility.
• Expert knowledge of EU regulations, directives, and guidance, particularly related to GMDP and other GxPs.
• Proven experience in team management, including leading, mentoring, and developing QA teams.
• Strong experience in external inspections, supplier audits, and Contract Management Organisation oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance and align QA initiatives with business goals.
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Inspirational leadership qualities, adaptability to change, and a focus on fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a results-oriented mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement

How We Care For You:

At Britannia, our purpose "Caring for people's health as a trusted partner" motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own colleagues. Which is why we give so much in return:

Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

Health benefits provided through BUPA Private Medical Insurance.

Free winter flu jab.

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing - offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Enhanced Family Leave.

Plus, many more colleague benefits & celebration events.

Are you looking for new challenges where you can make a difference for people's health? We are looking for candidates with positive attitude, expert knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that enjoy friendly working environment in a global team. We would be pleased to get to know you. Please use our online job portal to submit your application: https://jobs.stada.com