Operational Quality (OQ) Manager – Circa 15-month Secondment / Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Core
Manage a team responsible for ensuring GMP processes and operational personnel adhere to procedures, minimizing non-compliance risk and maintaining inspection readiness at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
Role type
Senior IC Operational Quality Manager
Builds
Quality oversight processes and compliance culture
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Biopharma
Required skills
GMP compliance, Quality Management Systems (QMS), team management, risk assessment, continuous improvement, data integrity, problem solving
Preferred skills
Sterile manufacturing experience, Lean Management
Technologies
GxP Regulations, Digital Fluency
Responsibilities
Perform spot-checks of activities across GMP areas (production, warehouse, utilities, lab), review trends from Quality Oversight process, partner with area management to support oversight, maintain Quality Oversight risk assessment, ensure adherence to oversight frequency, check facility housekeeping standards, coach employees on quality culture.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management