Quality Manager

CK Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical services company is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee compliance within the laboratory services. This role involves managing the Quality Management System, leading audits and inspections, and mentoring the team. Candidates should have a degree in life sciences and substantial experience in quality management, particularly in a pharmaceutical or contract laboratory setting. This permanent position offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant life sciences discipline.
• Substantial quality management experience in a relevant environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, ISO 17025 standards.
• Track record of successful regulatory inspections.
• Experience leading QMS systems.
• Line management or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality function to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and improve the Quality Management System.
• Manage document control and ensure accuracy.
• Conduct internal audits and manage inspections.
• Support client projects aligning with quality expectations.
• Mentor the Quality team for professional development.

Skills

Quality management experience

Regulatory knowledge (GMP, GLP)

Leadership experience

Education

Degree in life sciences

Tools

Electronic QMS platforms

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Quality Manager to join a Pharmaceutical Services Company in Central Belt Scotland.

This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and hybrid working available.

The Role

The Quality Manager ensures that the laboratory services meet the highest regulatory, industry, and client standards. This role leads the Quality function to ensure the systems are inspection-ready at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, develop, and continuously improve the QMS in line with GMP, GLP, ISO 17025, and client requirements.
• Oversee document control, ensuring SOPs, policies, and records remain current, accurate, and reflective of best practice.
• Lead internal audits, management reviews, and risk assessments, embedding quality into all aspects of our work.
• Manage and ensure timely closure of deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Act as lead contact for MHRA, FDA, and other regulatory inspections, as well as client audits.
• Support client projects and technical discussions to ensure full alignment with quality expectations.
• Lead and mentor the Quality team, fostering accountability, ownership, and professional development.

Your Background:

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences).
• Substantial quality management experience in a contract laboratory, CRO, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, ISO 17025, and other applicable standards in pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
• Track record of successful regulatory inspections and client audit management.
• Proven experience of leading and enhancing QMS systems.
• Line management or leadership experience.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with electronic QMS platforms advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities employer.