Quality & Improvement Lead – On-site Cambridge Pharma

Avantor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Quality & Improvement Manager to lead quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement within a regulated pharmaceutical R&D environment. The role reports to regional leadership and drives a culture of learning and operational excellence.

You will manage audits, coach teams, and partner with stakeholders to deliver measurable quality improvements across on-site operations.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a scientific, engineering, healthcare, or related discipline.
• Certified Quality Manager qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process-improvement accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, improve service quality, and support innovation and digital transformation.
• Review existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Oversee audit readiness, compliance activities, inspections, and corrective action programmes.
• Develop and promote a strong culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to direct reports.
• Build strong partnerships with customer stakeholders, site teams, and regional colleagues.
• Monitor and report on service performance, quality metrics, and improvement outcomes.

Skills

Quality Management

ISO 9001

Audit Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Change Mgmt

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Avantor in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Quality & Improvement Manager to lead quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement within a regulated pharmaceutical R&D environment. The role reports to regional leadership and drives a culture of learning and operational excellence.

You will manage audits, coach teams, and partner with stakeholders to deliver measurable quality improvements across on-site operations.