Quality Assurance Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
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Salary
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£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and Perennial Pharma Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Quality Assurance Manager
Perennial Pharma Ltd - Hybrid Role
Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About us
Perennial Pharma is a UK based generic medicines company, formed in 2019 and built on a simple idea, to identify, develop, manufacture and supply high quality, affordable medicines for the UK market. Perennial is a rapidly growing company and as part of its continued expansion is looking to build upon its committed and dynamic team.
Our slogan is "defining, not following", and our values of tenacity, courage, integrity, commitment and fun shape how we work every day. Quality sits at the front of our thinking, and this role is central to that.
The role
As our Quality Assurance Manager, you'll lead quality across the business, reporting directly to our Managing Director. You'll own and manage our Pharmaceutical Quality System day to day, making sure the medicines we supply are made, imported, stored and distributed in line with GMP, GDP and our Marketing Authorisations. You'll work closely with our MD, RP, our contracted QP, senior management and the broader team to enhance our strong quality culture.
What you'll be doing
- Owning and continually improving our QMS in line with UK GMP and GDP
- Managing deviations, CAPA and change control, and leading investigations and root cause analysis
- Maintaining quality oversight of our contract manufacturers, laboratories, 3PL and transport providers, including qualification, audits and Quality Technical Agreements
- Supporting our contracted QP and coordinating Product Quality Reviews
- Keeping us inspection ready at all times, hosting MHRA inspections and leading responses
- Managing complaints, quality defects and recalls, and maintaining compliance with our licence requirements
- Overseeing SOPs, quality documentation, data integrity and our quality and GDP training programme
What we're looking for
- A degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or a related life science, or equivalent professional experience
- Substantial pharmaceutical QA experience within GMP and GDP licensed operations (MIA and WDA(H))
- Experience within a generic medicines business or a virtual MAH model
- Eligibility to be named as Responsible Person and Responsible Person for Importation on a WDA(H), with experience of acting as, or deputising for, a named RP
- Extensive working knowledge of UK GMP and GDP, the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and related MHRA guidance
- Experience of qualifying and overseeing CMOs, 3PLs and laboratories, conducting audits and supporting MHRA inspections
- A sound understanding of data integrity principles (ALCOA+)
- The confidence to make and explain sound quality decisions, and to hold a quality position under commercial pressure
- Clear communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as a sole quality lead
It would be great if you also have
- Experience of Product Quality Reviews and supporting QP batch certification
- Recognised RP or GDP training, and lead auditor training
- Experience of overseeing overseas manufacturers and importation
- Experience of an electronic QMS
How to apply
Applications are being managed by Britta Wicks at Hazel HR on behalf of Perennial Pharma. Please apply online through LinkedIn or via email [email protected] and please demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria above.
Closing date 31st October 2026
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Perennial Pharma Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.