Clinical Quality Assurance Director

Carrot Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20-30% bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Death in service

25 days holiday + BH

Job summary

An innovative biotech company is seeking a Clinical Quality Assurance Director to lead quality management procedures and ensure compliance with GCP regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement and overseeing audits for CROs. The organization values employee well-being and offers a hybrid working model, making it an attractive place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the life sciences sector. Join a family-friendly team that is ambitious yet realistic about its growth plans and contribute to pivotal trials targeting specific cancers.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a senior Quality role within pharma or biotech.
• Strong expertise in GCP regulations and clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and embed robust quality management procedures.
• Provide QA oversight and implement audit plans for CROs.

Skills

GCP regulations

Quality management procedures

Clinical development

Collaboration skills

Audit planning

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

Founding Director, Carrot Recruitment, Pharma & Life Sciences Specialists

Clinical Quality Assurance Director – Innovative and fast-growing biotech – Cambridgeshire or Cheshire with hybrid working (open to other UK locations) - £excellent basic salary, 20-30% bonus, pension, healthcare, life assurance, death in service, 25 days holiday + BH

The Company

• Innovative biotech moving into pivotal trials for promising drug targeting specific cancers
• Fast-growing and ambitious yet realistic with future growth plans
• Very flexible, agile organisation
• Family friendly company who genuinely value employee well-being

The Role

• Establish and embed robust quality management procedures
• Develop and implement GCP quality systems aligned with relevant standards (ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Provide QA oversight, coordinate and implement audit plans for CROs & GCP vendors
• Ensure inspection readiness and host GCP inspections (FDA, EMA, MHRA).
• Drive continuous improvement in quality systems and compliance strategies.

You

• Degree in Biological Sciences or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experienced in a senior, hands-on Quality role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong expertise in GCP regulations and clinical development.
• Experience working with CROs.
• Experience leading/hosting US and international health authority inspections.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research