Head of Quality - On-site GMP Leader (Manchester)

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a Manchester client to appoint an Head of Quality. The role leads site-wide Quality operations, drives GMP compliance and champions a culture of continuous improvement across QA and QC teams.

The successful candidate will develop quality strategies, oversee regulatory inspections, validation activities and supplier qualification, while collaborating closely with operations to embed quality throughout the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline (Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry or related).
• Head of Quality experience in pharmaceutical/parallel import sectors.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality standards.
• Experience leading regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for QA/QA and 7 QC staff.
• Develop and implement site quality strategies aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Lead regulatory, customer and internal inspections and ensure readiness.
• Maintain and enhance GMP-compliant Quality Management Systems.
• Oversee risk management, deviations, CAPA, change control and complaints.
• Manage supplier qualification, audits and quality oversight of partners.
• Provide leadership for validation activities (process/equipment/CSVs).
• Monitor quality metrics and KPI trends; drive improvements.
• Collaborate with operations to embed quality across the site.
• Coach and develop quality teams; plan resources and succession.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP knowledge

Regulatory inspections

Validation experience

Quality systems

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Team development

Documentation

Education

Degree in science

Job description

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a Manchester client to appoint an Head of Quality. The role leads site-wide Quality operations, drives GMP compliance and champions a culture of continuous improvement across QA and QC teams.

The successful candidate will develop quality strategies, oversee regulatory inspections, validation activities and supplier qualification, while collaborating closely with operations to embed quality throughout the business.