Deputy Global Head of Quality

Barrington James; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is recruiting a Deputy Global Head of Quality (Senior Consultant) in Bishop's Stortford, UK, offering a hybrid working model within a growing international consultancy focused on Regulatory, Compliance, and Product Development. The role leads GCP quality across UK/EU, with exposure to diverse pharma and biotech projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years GCP auditing experience, strong leadership, and a track record of CAPA and regulatory readiness activities, enabling strategic

Qualifications

• Degree qualified within a Life Science, Biomedical, or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP auditing experience.
• Experience conducting clinical trial, CRO, vendor, qualification, and system audits.
• Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee UK and EU Compliance Services activities.
• Conduct and manage GCP audits including clinical trial site audits, CRO audits, vendor audits, qualification audits, and system audits.
• Support regulatory inspection readiness activities and audit preparation.
• Lead CAPA management and issue resolution activities arising from audit findings.
• Perform QMS gap assessments and support the development of SOPs, policies, and quality documentation.
• Provide CRO oversight and sponsor support across clinical development programmes.
• Support the development and delivery of GCP training programmes.
• Contribute to global quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Mentor and support junior team members while helping shape the future growth of the quality function.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Life Science degree

Job description

Deputy Global Head of Quality (Senior Consultant)

Location: Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

A growing international Regulatory, Compliance, and Product Development Consultancy is looking to appoint a Deputy Global Head of Quality to join its expanding global team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GCP Quality professional looking to progress into a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy environment. The position offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical development projects across the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee UK and EU Compliance Services activities
• Conduct and manage GCP audits including clinical trial site audits, CRO audits, vendor audits, qualification audits, and system audits
• Support regulatory inspection readiness activities and audit preparation
• Lead CAPA management and issue resolution activities arising from audit findings
• Perform QMS gap assessments and support the development of SOPs, policies, and quality documentation
• Provide CRO oversight and sponsor support across clinical development programmes
• Support the development and delivery of GCP training programmes
• Contribute to global quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities
• Mentor and support junior team members while helping shape the future growth of the quality function

Requirements:

• Degree qualified within a Life Science, Biomedical, or related scientific discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP auditing experience
• Strong experience conducting clinical trial, CRO, vendor, qualification, and system audits
• Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial compliance requirements
• Experience supporting inspection readiness and regulatory audits
• Experience managing CAPAs and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe, and occasionally internationally