Country QA Lead (QP)

RBW Consulting; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Country Quality Assurance Lead (QP) to oversee quality operations across multiple UK sites. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a Quality Department, eligibility to perform QP duties in the UK, and a strong understanding of GMP compliance. This role provides the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization with exciting development plans.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a Quality Department, specifically within a leadership role.
• Eligibility to perform as a QP within the UK.
• Strong understanding and experience of GMP aseptic and sterile manufacturing conditions.
• People management experience with a focus on hands-on leadership.
• Flexibility to travel across various UK sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and technical quality operations across multiple UK sites.
• Ensure national quality systems comply with GMP regulations and align with global standards.
• Conduct annual audits to verify compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality performance using Key Quality Indicators and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in regulatory and client inspections, including managing follow-up actions.
• Oversee supplier qualification and compliance monitoring at a national level.
• Conduct audits of centrally managed suppliers as requested.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints in coordination with global quality teams.
• Manage implementation of changes to Marketing Authorizations in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
• Perform quality assessments and ensure timely, compliant decision-making and documentation.
• Review performance reports, drive corrective/preventive actions, and ensure follow-through.
• Engage in quality management meetings and report on national initiatives.
• Contribute to hiring, training, and development of quality personnel across UK sites.

Skills

Leadership in Quality Assurance

GMP Compliance

Auditing Skills

Customer Complaint Investigation

Regulatory Inspection Participation

Job description

Country Quality Assurance Lead (QP)

If you're an experienced QA Leader, with eligibility and experience operating as a QP in the UK, this opportunity presents an outstanding chance to contribute to a global leader in this field.

Working with a market-leading, global brand, you will join a growing UK operation that has exciting development plans set over the coming years.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and technical quality operations across multiple UK sites.
• Ensure national quality systems comply with GMP regulations and align with global standards.
• Conduct annual audits to verify compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality performance using Key Quality Indicators and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in regulatory and client inspections, including managing follow-up actions.
• Oversee supplier qualification and compliance monitoring at a national level.
• Conduct audits of centrally managed suppliers as requested.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints in coordination with global quality teams.
• Manage implementation of changes to Marketing Authorizations in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
• Perform quality assessments and ensure timely, compliant decision-making and documentation.
• Review performance reports, drive corrective/preventive actions, and ensure follow-through.
• Engage in quality management meetings and report on national initiatives.
• Contribute to hiring, training, and development of quality personnel across UK sites.

Key Experience

• At least 5 years experience in a Quality Department, specifically within a leadership role.
• Eligibility to perform as a QP within the UK.
• Strong understanding and experience of GMP aseptic and sterile manufacturing conditions.
• People management experience with a focus on hands-on leadership.
• Flexibility to travel across various UK sites.

If you are looking for a varied position that offers you a chance to make a real impact, please apply below or contact Mark Bux-Ryan for further information.