Quality & Improvement Leader - Regulated Pharma

Avantor, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor, Inc. in Cambridge seeks an experienced Quality & Improvement Manager to lead quality management, compliance, safety and operational excellence in a regulated pharmaceutical R&D setting.

You will influence strategic improvement initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning, collaborating with stakeholders across site and regional teams. The role reports to the Region Director of Services, with responsibility to develop talent, coach teams, drive audits and corrective actions,

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific, engineering, healthcare or related discipline.
• Certified Quality Manager qualification or equivalent.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of QMS and ISO 9001.
• Experience leading audits, inspections and corrective actions.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality.
• Review processes and implement sustainable improvements.
• Oversee audit readiness and corrective action programmes.
• Develop a culture of quality, accountability and excellence.
• Provide leadership and performance management to direct reports.
• Build partnerships with customer stakeholders and regional teams.
• Monitor and report on service performance and quality metrics.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Audits

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in science/engineering/healthcare

Job description

Avantor, Inc. in Cambridge seeks an experienced Quality & Improvement Manager to lead quality management, compliance, safety and operational excellence in a regulated pharmaceutical R&D setting.

You will influence strategic improvement initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning, collaborating with stakeholders across site and regional teams. The role reports to the Region Director of Services, with responsibility to develop talent, coach teams, drive audits and corrective actions,