Head of Quality

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Quality to join a dynamic team in Basildon. This role involves leading quality operations, ensuring compliance with GMDP standards, and developing a high-performing quality team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in quality management within the pharmaceutical sector and a proven track record of team leadership and KPI improvement.

Qualifications

• Broad Quality Management experience across pharmaceutical sectors.
• Extensive experience managing a quality team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of GMDP standards and quality assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Teams and oversee Quality Assurance systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMDP standards and manage pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Implement the company's quality strategy and coach the Quality Assurance team.

Skills

Quality Management

Team Leadership

Compliance

KPI Improvement

Job description

14582 - Permanent - Competitive - Site Based - Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom

Updated on: 21-05-2025

An exciting opportunity for someone to step up into a Head of Quality role. You will work with a high-energy senior leadership team and build a high-performing quality team. As the Head of Quality, you will be responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Quality Teams and overseeing the Quality Assurance systems and batch release processes.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Effectively lead a team within the Quality Assurance Systems, Quality Operations, Quality Technical, and Quality Control teams, including batch release.
2. Ensure ongoing compliance with GMDP standards, provide technical support as needed, and manage pharmaceutical quality systems.
3. Oversee the implementation of the company’s quality strategy, aligning it with organisational goals, and collaborate closely with directors.
4. Coach and supervise the Quality Assurance team and broader business teams, enhancing performance and skills to drive continuous KPI improvements.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in this role as the Head of Quality, we are looking for candidates with:

• Broad Quality Management experience across various pharmaceutical sectors, including CDMO and manufacturing.
• Extensive industry experience managing or leading a quality team in a demanding, fast-paced environment, with a focus on development and training.
• Practical knowledge and experience with GMDP standards, quality assurance systems, and batch release processes.

Key Words: Head of Quality, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical, GMDP, Quality Systems, Quality Control, Quality Strategy, Compliance, Team Leadership, KPI Improvement, Quality Management.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

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