Deputy Head of QA | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a Deputy Head of QA for their Pharmacy team. This role involves leading the QA and Quality Control teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance pharmaceutical safety. Ideal candidates should have a BSc in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science, extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and strong leadership skills. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety and pharmaceutical excellence.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or Quality Management Systems.
• Expert knowledge of GMP, regulatory compliance and quality assurance within a hospital or industry setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical aspects of QA and QC in drug manufacturing.
• Lead the QA and Quality Control team.
• Deliver training for pharmacy staff on Quality Assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BSc in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Deputy Head of QA to join our Pharmacy team at Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

In this role, you will oversee the QA and Quality Control teams, ensuring all drug manufacturing processes meet MHRA regulations, EU GMP guidelines and national standards. You will be the go to expert for pharmaceutical QA, managing external contracts, advising on policy and ensuring compliance at every level. Your leadership will inspire a culture of excellence, training staff and driving continuous improvement in the production of high-quality medicines.

If you are ready to take on a high impact role where you can make a real difference to patient safety and pharmaceutical excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something exceptional!

Note: The advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.

Responsibilities

• The role has overall responsibility for the management of the pharmaceutical aspects of the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in drug manufacturing for the pharmacy department, including provision of specialist Pharmaceutical QA services to the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the Medicines Act, MHRA, EU GMP guidelines, GCP and other applicable guidelines.
• Provision of specialist pharmaceutical advice to the pharmacy on resources, policies and procedures required for the provision of an appropriate level of pharmaceutical service, conforming to all legal requirements and professional guidelines.
• Lead the QA and Quality Control team.
• Deliver and/or oversee the training of all relevant pharmacy staff in aspects of Quality Assurance and Pharmaceutical practice.
• Manage the external contracts and income of the Quality Assurance Service.

Qualifications

• BSc in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or Quality Management Systems.
• Expert knowledge of GMP, regulatory compliance and quality assurance within a hospital or industry setting.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and will consider flexible, part-time or job-share arrangements. Please discuss at interview.