Group Director of Quality Assurance & QP

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in clinical trials is seeking a Group Director of Quality Assurance to lead their QA function from the southern England HQ. In this pivotal role, you will oversee quality assurance for clinical trials, manage a dynamic team, and ensure compliance with stringent regulations across multiple countries. You will have the opportunity to shape strategic quality initiatives while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous annual bonus and extensive holiday entitlement. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

30% annual bonus

8% employer pension contribution

25 days’ holiday

Life assurance at 4x basic salary

Income protection at 75% of salary after 8 weeks

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading QA teams in the clinical trials sector.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, and eQMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global QA function and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Certify IMP batches and oversee quality standards across operations.

Skills

Quality Assurance Leadership

GMP Standards

GxP Regulations

Audit Management

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

QP Certification

Job description

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Group Director of Quality Assurance & QP, south east england

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Client:

GxPeople Global

Location:

south east england, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

An international clinical-trials group is hiring a Group Director of Quality & UK Qualified Person to head its global QA function from the company’s southern-England HQ. You’ll certify IMP batches as the resident QP, steer secondary packaging and labelling quality, and front MHRA inspections—while remaining fully office-based.

Beyond the UK site, you’ll provide strategic QA leadership to sister operations in the US and Germany, lend QP expertise to global client audits, and set group-wide standards across GMP, GDP and eQMS projects. In short: run the UK team day-to-day and act as the linchpin for quality oversight across three continents.

What’s in it for you:

• 30% annual bonus
• 8% employer pension contribution (employee minimum 3%)
• 25 days’ holiday, increasing with service
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Income protection at 75% of salary after 8 weeks
• Private medical insurance – 50% employer-paid for employee cover

Ideal for a hands-on, strategic QA leader looking to take ownership in a collaborative and fast-moving environment.