Head of Quality

Next Phase Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Phase Recruitment is recruiting a Head of Quality to steer QA, QC and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced pharma manufacturing and repackaging environment in the United Kingdom. You will develop a high-performing team and drive major improvement initiatives, including the rollout of an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).

In this senior role, you will oversee MHRA licensing, regulatory inspections and audit readiness, ensure robust GMP/GDP compliance, and lead quality

Qualifications

• Proven quality leadership experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or repackaging.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA requirements, EU GMP and GDP.
• Experience hosting regulatory inspections and maintaining licences.
• Excellent people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of improving quality systems and leading change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA and QC functions, driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Oversee MHRA compliance, pharmaceutical licences, regulatory inspections and audit readiness.
• Ensure robust GMP/GDP compliance, QMS effectiveness, CAPAs, deviations and change control.
• Lead quality transformation projects and improve operational performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen processes and regulatory standards.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory knowledge

GMP/GDP expertise

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Tools

eQMS

CAPA management

Job description

An established pharmaceutical business is seeking an exceptional Head of Quality to lead Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing and repackaging environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape quality strategy, develop a high-performing team and lead significant improvement initiatives, including the implementation of an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).

The Role

• Lead and develop the QA and QC functions, driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Oversee MHRA compliance, pharmaceutical licences, regulatory inspections and audit readiness.
• Ensure robust GMP/GDP compliance, QMS effectiveness, CAPAs, deviations and change control.
• Lead quality transformation projects and improve operational performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen processes and maintain the highest regulatory standards.

About You

• Proven Quality leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or repackaging.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA requirements, EU GMP and GDP.
• Experience hosting regulatory inspections and maintaining relevant licences.
• Excellent people leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• A track record of improving quality systems and leading change.

Experience implementing an eQMS and relevant auditor qualifications would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

Take ownership of a critical business function, influence strategic decisions and lead meaningful transformation within a specialist pharmaceutical environment where your expertise can make a real difference.