Quality Director

Recruit Right; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is recruiting a senior Quality Director for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Oxfordshire. You will lead the Quality function, including QA, Qualified Persons and customer-facing activities, setting strategic direction for quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires proven leadership of large quality teams, deep GMP knowledge and strong relationships with MHRA/FDA/EMA.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading pharmaceutical quality leadership in a GMP environment.
• Proven track record leading sizeable quality teams within complex pharma operations.
• Experience with MHRA, FDA and EMA regulatory frameworks.
• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or Biology (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the site Quality function (QA, Qualified Persons, customer-facing quality).
• Lead and develop a sizeable team of quality professionals.
• Maintain robust quality systems and ensure GMP compliance and regulatory standards.
• Oversee deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change control, complaints, risk management and product quality reviews.
• Engage in regulatory inspections and manage relationships with authorities and customers.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to support business priorities while ensuring quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in right-first-time performance and batch release processes.
• Foster a strong quality culture and succession planning across the organisation.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Pharmacy/Biology

Job description

Vacancy Title: Quality Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire
Industry: Pharmaceutical SCIENTIFIC
Salary: Highly competitive plus Car plus Bonus
Start Date: 2027-01-04
REF: J91988855
Contact Name: Johnathan Miller
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

We are working with a major pharmaceutical manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Quality Director to lead and develop its site Quality function.

This is a senior leadership position within a substantial pharmaceutical operation, with responsibility for a large team covering Quality Assurance, Qualified Persons and wider Quality Operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior site leadership, providing strategic direction on quality, compliance and regulatory matters while ensuring the site continues to meet the highest standards of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The Role

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the site Quality function, including QA, Qualified Persons and customer-facing quality activities.
• Lead and develop a sizeable team of quality professionals, including managers and senior technical specialists.
• Maintain robust pharmaceutical quality systems and ensure compliance with applicable GMP requirements and regulatory standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change control, complaints, risk management, documentation and product quality reviews.
• Take a leading role in regulatory inspections and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities and external customers.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations leadership to support business priorities while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across the site, improving right-first-time performance, investigation effectiveness, batch release processes and overall quality performance.
• Develop a strong quality culture, promoting accountability, engagement and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to build a capable and effective Quality organisation, including succession planning and future capability.

About You

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical Quality leadership within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• A proven track record of leading sizeable Quality teams within a complex pharmaceutical operation.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems, manufacturing oversight, batch disposition and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with major regulatory authorities, including MHRA, FDA and EMA.
• Able to operate at both strategic and operational levels, influencing senior stakeholders and providing clear direction to wider site teams.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop managers, technical specialists and wider Quality teams.
• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Pharmacy or Biology, or equivalent experience.

Qualified Person (QP) status is highly desirable, and eligibility to act as a named QP would be a significant advantage. Experience in solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing would also be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take on a high-profile Quality leadership position within a major pharmaceutical manufacturing operation, with significant responsibility, a substantial team and the opportunity to influence quality strategy and site performance.

The package is highly competitive and will reflect the experience and suitability of the successful candidate, alongside a car allowance and bonus.

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