Interim QA Manager

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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

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Job Description:

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

Posted: May 15th, 2026