Description
Quality Assurance Manager – BioChek
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire (Please note, this is an onsite role)
Salary: £Competitive - further information available on application
Introduction
We are supporting BioChek – Smart Veterinary Diagnostics, a growing organisation within the life sciences sector, in the search for a Quality Assurance Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and maintaining the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement across operations. Working within a collaborative and evolving environment, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams to influence quality strategy while remaining hands-on in delivery.
About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to lead quality assurance activities in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. You will play a central role in maintaining ISO standards, enhancing quality processes, and supporting business growth through robust QA strategy and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System
- Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO9001 standards
- Oversee document control systems, including record management and archiving
- Manage non-conformance and CAPA processes
- Plan and conduct internal audits, ensuring readiness for external audits
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality across the product lifecycle
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practices
- Prepare and present quality metrics and reports to leadership
- Facilitate customer complaint processes and stakeholder communication
- Support and develop a small QA team, including training and performance oversight
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a quality assurance role within a regulated environment
- Strong experience leading and managing teams
- Strong experience working with ISO9001 and GMP quality systems
- Trained internal auditor
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across teams
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant field (desirable)
- Educated to A-level standard or equivalent (essential)
£Competitive - further information on salary and benefits available upon successful application.
