Head Of Quality

Escape; Galashiels; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biotech and life sciences company in Galashiels is seeking a Head of Quality to lead the Quality function for their new UK site. This role includes implementing quality systems, achieving MHRA/GMP licensing, and shaping the long-term Quality strategy in a dynamic environment. Applicants must have relevant experience in audit processes and a background in the life sciences sector. This opportunity offers a chance to build a Quality Management System from scratch.

Qualifications

• Experience in MHRA/GMP audit processes is essential.
• Background in pharma, medical device, or regulated life sciences is required.
• Experience in greenfield setups or new-site licensing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Management System for the new UK site.
• Secure and maintain MHRA GMP licensing.
• Oversee product release and regulatory submissions.
• Build and lead a UK QA support team.

Skills

MHRA/GMP audit experience

Pharma background

Flexible, pragmatic approach

Job description

Head of Quality, Galashiels (Hybrid)

Full time, permanent role

Salary - to be discussed

Our client is a fast-growing biotech and life sciences business. Following major success in Australia, the company is expanding into the UK with a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Galashiels, Scotland.

The Opportunity

Lead the Quality function for this brand-new UK site. This is a greenfield leadership role where you'll implement systems, achieve MHRA/GMP licensing, and shape the long-term Quality strategy.

Why this role is different

• Not traditional pharma - it's fast-paced, growth-driven, and dynamic.
• Balance compliance with agility; no unnecessary red tape.
• Build and embed the QMS from scratch.
• High visibility: reporting directly to global leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and lead the site's Quality Management System.
• Secure and maintain MHRA GMP licensing.
• Oversee product release, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with Production to enable compliance and efficiency.
• Build, coach, and lead a UK QA support team.

What We're Looking For

• MHRA/GMP audit experience (essential).
• Pharma, medical device, or regulated life sciences background.
• Greenfield setup or new-site licensing experience desirable.
• Flexible, pragmatic approach - enabler, not a blocker.
• QP experience helpful, but not essential.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and should confirm their eligibility in their application.

Apply now to hear more about the story and rare opportunity