Head of Quality (Pharmaceutical)

HR GO Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment in Manchester is searching for an experienced Head of Quality (Pharmaceutical) to guide the quality function across QA, QC and QMS. You will drive regulatory compliance with MHRA and EU GMP, lead audits, and steer CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role reports to the Senior Leadership Team and requires a scientific degree with extensive GMP manufacturing QA/QC experience. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A scientific degree (Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry or similar).
• Significant experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA regulations, EU GMP and quality management systems.
• Experience leading regulatory and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's Quality Assurance, Quality Control and QMS.
• Lead MHRA, customer and internal audits and inspections.
• Drive CAPA, deviation management, validation and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain quality risk management systems and ensure inspection readiness.
• Develop and approve SOPs, quality documentation and technical agreements.
• Lead, coach and develop the quality team while managing departmental performance and KPIs.
• Work closely with Operations and Senior Leadership to improve quality, compliance and business performance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

CAPA & deviation

QMS management

Team leadership

Education

Pharmaceutical degree

Job description

Position: Head of Quality (Pharmaceutical) Location: Manchester Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE Hours:
37.5 hours per week (worked between 6:00am and 6:00pm) HRGO Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Head of Quality to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior-quality professional to lead the quality function, drive continuous improvement, and ensure full compliance with MHRA and EU GMP regulations.

The Role Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading all Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Quality Management System (QMS) activities across the site.

You will play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance, leading audits and inspections, managing quality strategy, and developing a high-performing quality team.

Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the site's quality strategy and quality management system (QMS). Ensure compliance with EU GMP, MHRA requirements and pharmaceutical regulations.

Lead MHRA, customer and internal audits and inspections.

Drive CAPA, deviation management, validation and continuous improvement activities.

Maintain quality risk management systems and ensure inspection readiness.

Develop and approve SOPs, quality documentation and technical agreements.

Lead, coach and develop the quality team while managing departmental performance and KPIs.

Work closely with Operations and Senior Leadership to improve quality, compliance and business performance.

About You We're looking for an experienced pharmaceutical quality leader who has: A scientific degree (Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry or similar). Significant experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of MHRA regulations, EU GMP and quality management systems.

Experience leading regulatory and customer audits.

Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.

Validation, CAPA and risk management experience.

The ability to influence change and drive continuous improvement.

What's on Offer Salary of £60,000 - £80,000 DOE Senior leadership opportunity within a growing pharmaceutical business.

Opportunity to shape and develop the site's quality strategy.