QA Manager (REF1225)
Seda Clinical Manufacturing Services are going through a period of expansion as we establish ourselves as a premier, science led, clinical product manufacturer. We have an exciting opportunity for a QA Manager.
Reports to: QA Director
Experience: You’ll be educated to degree Level in a relevant subject and a minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance within a Pharmaceutical (GMP) facility, preferably Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits (based on level of experience)
Posted: 5th Dec 2025
Closes: 05/01/2026
The Seda group was formed ten years ago and has undergone a rapid growth phase during this time. The group is made up of two divisions, Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS) and Seda Clinical Manufacturing Services (CMS). Seda PDS is a well-established and highly regarded Contract Research Organisation (CRO) that provides integrated Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Pharmacology services to enable clients to progress their novel new chemical entities through the drug development process. Seda CMS provides GMP manufacture, testing, and supply of the products we design under contract for our global client base. We aim to offer our clients the very highest level of scientific rigour aligned with expert knowledge of product manufacture and supply. For our colleagues we offer the opportunity of a rewarding career, making a real impact on the development and introduction of life changing medicines, with scope for outstanding personal growth. We are currently recruiting for the role of QA Manager in our Seda CMS division.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide Quality oversight and leadership to the QA team and wider CMS division, to ensure that the products manufactured in our facility comply with GMP standards and meet appropriate quality, safety and efficacy standards.
The role is located at our new, state-of-the-art GMP clinical manufacturing facility in Cheadle, South Manchester.
You’ll be educated to degree Level in a relevant subject and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance within a Pharmaceutical (GMP) facility, preferably Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs)
You will be a team player with the ability to lead and manage others. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English as well as computer literacy. You’ll have a good attention to detail as well as excellent time management skills. At Seda, we have a culture of development and collaboration, and we expect all of our team to have a self-development mindset coupled with the ability to work well in a team. Additionally, you will have the ability to prioritise and meet different deadlines in alignment with business needs.
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Please review the job description, and if you wish to be considered for this role, upload your CV with a covering letter (as a single file) highlighting your suitability using the form below. The closing date for applications is Monday 5th January.
For more information on the vacancy, please email gemma.ash@sedacms.com.
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