Interim QA Manager

Interim Quality Assurance Consultant/Manager – BioChek

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire (Onsite)

Contract: 3–6 Months / Outside IR35

Day/hourly Rate: Competitive

Introduction

Cranleigh STEM is partnering with BioChek to appoint an Interim Quality Assurance Consultant to support the business through a critical transition period and site relocation project.

This contract assignment requires an experienced QA professional to provide specialist quality and compliance expertise on a defined project basis. The successful consultant will take ownership of reviewing, improving and embedding key quality systems and processes, ensuring the organisation maintains compliance and operational effectiveness throughout a period of change.

The Assignment

Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will lead quality-focused project activities relating to QMS enhancement, compliance readiness and operational improvement.

You will act as a subject matter expert across quality assurance and compliance, supporting the business in strengthening systems, driving continuous improvement and maintaining ISO and GMP standards during a key growth phase.

Scope of Work

• Review, enhance and maintain the existing Quality Management System (QMS)
• Support ongoing compliance with ISO9001 and GMP requirements
• Lead quality and compliance activities associated with the site transition project
• Review and improve document control processes, record management and archiving systems
• Manage non-conformance, deviation and CAPA activities
• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external audit readiness
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across QA processes
• Provide QA guidance and support to cross-functional stakeholders
• Produce and present quality metrics, reports and compliance updates to leadership teams
• Support customer complaint investigations and resolution activities
• Deliver training and coaching relating to quality systems and compliance best practice

Experience Required

• Proven track record delivering QA projects within regulated environments
• Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 and GMP quality systems
• Previous experience supporting business change, transition or improvement projects
• Internal auditing experience
• Ability to work independently and provide expert QA guidance
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical and process-improvement focused mindset
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications