Head Of Quality, Pharmaceutical

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Shape quality strategy

Competitive salary & benefits

Collaborative environment

Impactful work

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Head of Quality to lead its GMP-compliant quality function in a growing pharmaceutical environment in Greater Manchester. You will oversee QA/QC, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the QMS meets regulatory standards.

The role targets senior leadership with extensive GMP experience, audits, and a track record of delivering quality improvements while managing budgets and teams.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, validation, and risk management.
• Proven experience managing audits and inspections.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and people leadership skills.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions across the site.
• Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and GMP compliance standards.
• Lead regulatory, customer, and internal audits and inspections.
• Oversee CAPA, deviations, change controls, risk management, and validation activities.
• Ensure quality documentation, SOPs, and technical agreements remain inspection-ready.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and succession planning.
• Coach, mentor, and develop quality teams to deliver high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

QMS (Quality Management System)

Job description

Head of Quality, GMP

Location: Greater Manchester

Type: Permanent

Salary: c£60,000- £65,000

A growing and highly regulated pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead its Quality function and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality control operations.

This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining an effective Quality Management System (QMS), leading audits and inspections, and developing a high-performing quality team. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping quality strategy while supporting operational excellence and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions across the site.
• Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and GMP compliance standards.
• Lead regulatory, customer, and internal audits and inspections.
• Oversee CAPA, deviations, change controls, risk management, and validation activities.
• Ensure quality documentation, SOPs, and technical agreements remain inspection-ready.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and succession planning.
• Coach, mentor, and develop quality teams to deliver high performance.

About You

• Degree qualified in a scientific discipline.
• Significant leadership experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, validation, and risk management.
• Proven experience managing audits and inspections.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and people leadership skills.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership position with significant influence across the business.
• Opportunity to shape quality strategy within a growing organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic pharmaceutical business.

Important Information

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