QA Executive

Quality Assurance Officer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum
Company: Crescent Medical Limited – Crescent Pharmaceutical Group

About Crescent Medical

Crescent Medical is part of the Crescent Pharmaceutical Group, am independent UK pharmaceutical business supplying medicines to the NHS and international markets.

Based in Bolton, our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility specialises in the manufacture and packaging of tablets, capsules and liquid medicines. Operating within a highly regulated GMP environment, we are committed to maintaining high standards of product quality, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Officer to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established pharmaceutical quality professional looking to broaden their experience, take greater ownership of quality activities and contribute directly to the development of a growing manufacturing operation.

The Role

Reporting to the Quality Manager and working closely with our Qualified Persons (QPs), you will play an important role in maintaining and improving the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring that our products and manufacturing activities consistently meet GMP and regulatory requirements.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining Quality Assurance documentation, batch record review, investigations, compliance activities and practical quality oversight on the manufacturing floor.

We are specifically looking for candidates who already have experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Batch Documentation and Product Release

• Review batch manufacturing, packaging and testing documentation for GMP compliance.
• Compile and review batch release documentation for QP certification and MAH requirements.
• Ensure accurate completion, maintenance and archiving of quality records and retained samples.

Quality Management Systems

• Manage and support deviations, investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Investigate quality-related complaints and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate change controls and ensure actions are completed and documented.
• Prepare and review SOPs, quality documentation and Product Quality Reviews (PQRs).
• Support validation activities, including the preparation and review of protocols and reports.
• Maintain quality KPIs and contribute to ongoing compliance improvements.

GMP Compliance and Audits

• Support internal audits, supplier audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with MHRA and customer inspections, including preparation and follow-up activities.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with approved procedures and GMP requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes and reduce recurring issues.

Production Quality Oversight

• Conduct in-process quality checks on manufacturing and packaging activities.
• Support raw material sampling and environmental monitoring.
• Work closely with Production, QC and Warehouse teams to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Promote a proactive quality culture across the site.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a confident, practical and experienced individual who understands the requirements of working in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is mandatory, ideally within Quality Assurance or Quality Control.
• Practical understanding of pharmaceutical GMP requirements and quality documentation.
• Experience reviewing batch manufacturing records and/or working with pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with deviations, CAPAs, change controls or quality investigations.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology or Microbiology.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent using Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

• Five or more years' experience within a pharmaceutical GMP environment.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical QA role covering batch release documentation and QMS activities.
• Experience preparing PQRs, validation documentation or supporting regulatory inspections.
• Experience using electronic Quality Management Systems.
• Previous experience working in solid-dose or liquid pharmaceutical manufacturing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000, dependent on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• An opportunity to work within a growing UK pharmaceutical manufacturing group.
• Broad exposure to pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, GMP compliance and manufacturing operations.
• The opportunity to take ownership of quality activities and contribute to site improvements.
• A supportive, hands-on working environment with opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

Why Join Crescent Medical?

At Crescent Medical, Quality Assurance is an integral part of how we operate. You will work directly with experienced manufacturing, quality and technical teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of pharmaceutical products, processes and quality systems.

We are looking for someone who wants to make a genuine contribution, take responsibility for their work and help us maintain and continually improve our standards as the business grows.

If you have previous experience in pharmaceutical GMP and are looking for a varied, rewarding Quality Assurance position, we would welcome your application.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Quality Assurance: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person