Stage Droit Social - Juillet 2025

Our client is a rapidly growing American biotechnology company preparing to launch a breakthrough treatment for a rare disease in the European market. As part of our expansion, we are seeking a highly experienced Director of Quality to establish and develop our Quality Management System (QMS) from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and operational excellence as we navigate regulatory requirements in Europe.

Position Overview

We are looking for an expert in biotechnology and pharmaceutical quality management to spearhead our quality function in Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our QMS, ensuring compliance with EU / UK regulations, particularly in relation to Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) and Manufacturing Import Authorisation (MIA).

This is a contract position for six months, with the potential to transition into a full-time role based on performance and business needs. The role is fully remote within the EU or UK.

Must Haves

1. A Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field is required; a higher degree is highly preferred.
2. Extensive experience (10+ years) in Quality Assurance / Quality Management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
3. Proven expertise in establishing and developing a QMS from the ground up.
4. Strong working knowledge of EU / UK regulatory requirements, particularly related to WDA and MIA.
5. Experience serving as a Responsible Person (RP) or working closely with one.
6. Prior experience with GDP and GMP compliance.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
8. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
9. Ability to work independently in a remote environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Remuneration / Package

Market competitive package - further information will be shared if your application is successful.

To Apply

In the first instance please send your resume and any relevant supporting details for consideration to: [emailprotected]

Diversity and Inclusion

Morgan Prestwich Executive Search is committed to providing a diverse range of talent to our clients. We do not discriminate based on race, religion or sex throughout our screening and matching process.

If you are successful, you will receive notification within 5 working days of your submission. If you do not hear from us after this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Quality Assurance, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing