Director of Quality

Allerton Bishop Search; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is partnering with a pharmaceutical manufacturing organization to appoint a Director of Quality in the South East of England. This senior leadership position is responsible for shaping the site’s Quality strategy, leading a high-performing QA/QC organization, and ensuring robust GxP compliance across operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with proven quality leadership skills. This role offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or biotechnology is essential.
• Deep knowledge of GxP regulations and industry best practices.
• Proven quality leadership experience managing managers and/or department heads.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Quality Assurance and Quality Control, ensuring compliance with global GxP standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA and QC managers.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, processes, and digitalization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

GxP compliance

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Job description

Allerton Bishop Search is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to appoint a Director of Quality . This is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping the site’s Quality strategy, leading a high-performing QA / QC organisation, and ensuring robust GxP compliance across operations.

As Director of Quality, you will play a pivotal role in driving a modern, proactive quality culture while supporting the organisation’s long-term growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Quality Assurance and Quality Control , ensuring compliance with global GxP standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA and QC managers, building capability and driving high performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operational, Technical, and Supply Chain leaders to embed a culture of quality excellence across the business.
• As the Director of Quality, you will act as the primary point of contact for UK and European health authorities, including MHRA, EMA, and FDA , overseeing inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, processes, and digitalisation initiatives to strengthen long-term quality infrastructure.

Candidate Profile

• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or biotechnology is essential.
• Deep knowledge of GxP regulations and industry best practices.
• Proven quality leadership experience managing managers and / or department heads.
• QP status is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work on-site in the South East of England on a hybrid basis.

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