Head of Quality - Pharmaceuticals (opens in new tab)

the RQA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 Sciences, in partnership with an established pharmaceutical organisation, is recruiting a Head of Quality to join the Site Leadership Team in Manchester. This senior role holds full responsibility for the QA and QC functions, shaping the site's quality strategy and ensuring compliance across manufacturing, licensing and parallel import activities.

You will lead regulatory interactions, maintain an inspection-ready environment and act as the primary liaison for MHRA inspections and audits,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership role overseeing QA and QC functions
• Ensure regulatory readiness and compliance with EU GMP
• Lead site-wide QA strategy and regulatory interactions

Responsibilities

• Lead QA & QC teams and site performance
• Host regulatory inspections and customer audits
• Drove continuous improvement and EU GMP compliance
• Act as key member of Site Leadership Team

Job description

Smart4 Sciences - specialists in pharmaceutical recruitment - are currently partnering with an established pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Head of Quality to join their Site Leadership Team. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the QA and QC functions, driving the site's quality strategy and ensuring compliance across manufacturing, licensing and parallel import operations. You will play a key role in maintaining an inspection-ready environment, leading regulatory audits and acting as the primary contact for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

Lead and develop the site Quality Management System

• Oversee QA & QC teams and departmental performance
• Host regulatory and customer inspections
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance with EU GMP
• Operate as a key member of the Site Leadership Team