Director Global Product Quality

Meet Life Sciences; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences is seeking a Director of Global Product Quality in Windsor. This leader will drive GMP/GDP compliance, robust Quality Systems, and reliable supply across international markets.

The role requires QP-level training with 20+ years of pharmaceutical Quality experience and extensive QA/QC/production background. You will oversee audits, regulatory readiness, and supplier relationships, acting as RP for Wholesale or Import where appointed, in a hybrid setup with one day on-site per

Qualifications

• QP-level training with 20+ years’ pharmaceutical Quality experience.
• Strong QA, QC and Production experience with extensive GMP/GDP knowledge.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers and external partners.
• Strong understanding of UK and European pharmaceutical regulations.
• Experience relevant to RP Wholesale and/or RPi responsibilities.
• Commercial mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach with strong ownership and the ability to drive Quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP/GDP Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, document management, vendor management and affiliate support activities.
• Ensure products meet relevant quality, safety, efficacy and Marketing Authorisation requirements.
• Oversee CAPAs, change controls, non-conformances, complaints, validation activities and Quality documentation.
• Support supplier audits, internal audits, regulatory inspections and inspection readiness.
• Provide Quality oversight of contract manufacturers, supporting continuity and security of supply.
• Oversee batch release, product complaints, recalls and distribution activities across European affiliates.
• Support QC, analytical testing, stability and certification requirements.
• Drive Quality improvement initiatives and contribute to wider Global Quality projects and goals.
• Provide guidance on regulatory and legislative changes and support relationships with Regulatory Authorities.
• Fulfil Responsible Person (RP) for Wholesale and/or Responsible Person for Import (RPi) responsibilities where appointed.

Skills

QA Experience

QC Experience

Production Experience

GMP/GDP Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

Education

QP-level training

Job description

Director, Global Product Quality | Windsor | Hybrid – 1 day per week

A senior Quality leadership opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical professional to lead delegated Global Product Quality activities, ensuring robust GMP/GDP compliance, effective Quality Systems and reliable supply of high-quality products across international markets.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will provide operational leadership across a broad range of Quality activities, working closely with global teams, affiliates, suppliers and external partners. You will also act as deputy to the Senior Director when required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead GMP/GDP Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, document management, vendor management and affiliate support activities
• Ensure products meet relevant quality, safety, efficacy and Marketing Authorisation requirements
• Oversee CAPAs, change controls, non-conformances, complaints, validation activities and Quality documentation
• Support supplier audits, internal audits, regulatory inspections and inspection readiness
• Provide Quality oversight of contract manufacturers, supporting continuity and security of supply
• Oversee batch release, product complaints, recalls and distribution activities across European affiliates
• Support QC, analytical testing, stability and certification requirements
• Drive Quality improvement initiatives and contribute to wider Global Quality projects and goals
• Provide guidance on regulatory and legislative changes and support relationships with Regulatory Authorities
• Fulfil Responsible Person (RP) for Wholesale and/or Responsible Person for Import (RPi) responsibilities where appointed

Requirements :

• QP-level training with 20+ years’ pharmaceutical Quality experience
• Strong QA, QC and Production experience with extensive GMP/GDP knowledge
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers and external partners
• Strong understanding of UK and European pharmaceutical regulations
• Experience relevant to RP Wholesale and/or RPi responsibilities
• Commercial mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on, collaborative approach with strong ownership and the ability to drive Quality initiatives