Quality Manager (GCP/GVP)

Cpl Life Sciences; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Cpl Life Sciences is partnering with a biotechnology organisation to appoint a Temporary Quality Manager (GCP/GVP) to support global development quality functions. Based in the UK with hybrid/remote working options, the role drives governance, compliance and continuous improvement across the global quality system.

You will lead quality data analysis, CAPA management, oversee quality events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen GMP/GCP compliance and readiness for regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years' experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology/healthcare.
• Experience in Quality Management, Quality Assurance or Clinical Development environments.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and/or GVP regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing or supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality events, governance processes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Experience conducting investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA management.
• Experience as SME/Process Owner in a quality-related function.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or supervising colleagues.
• Strong project management, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Development stakeholders to drive process improvements, standardisation, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage quality metrics and trend reporting to support continuous improvement.
• Oversee Quality Event portfolio and provide SME to functional teams.
• Lead quality data analysis, root cause investigations, and CAPA development/implementation.
• Manage Quality System Metrics, including reporting, thresholds, actions and effectiveness.
• Facilitate governance meetings and present Quality Management System performance data.
• Coordinate procedural document reviews and impact assessments.
• Support and promote a strong quality culture across the organisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen QMS effectiveness and compliance.

Skills

Quality management

GCP/GVP knowledge

QMS / CAPA

Investigation & RCA

Audit readiness

Stakeholder management

Project management

Training & mentoring

Communication & presentation

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QMS software

Job description

• Temporary Quality Manager (GCP/GVP)
• Location: Uxbridge, London, UK – Hybrid/Remote
• Contract: Temporary
• Salary: £70,000 to £85,000

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Quality Manager (GCP/GVP) to support a global development quality function within an innovative, science-led biotechnology environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional with expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP) to play a key role in quality system governance, quality event oversight, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Development stakeholders to drive process improvements, standardisation, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage quality metrics and trend reporting to support continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee the Quality Event portfolio and provide subject matter expertise to functional teams.
• Lead quality data analysis, root cause investigations, and CAPA development and implementation.
• Manage Quality System Metrics, including reporting, thresholds, actions, and effectiveness measures.
• Facilitate governance meetings and present Quality Management System performance data to stakeholders.
• Coordinate procedural document reviews and impact assessments.
• Support and promote a strong quality culture across the organisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen Quality Management System effectiveness and compliance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years' experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
• Experience within Quality Management, Quality Assurance, or Clinical Development environments.
• Strong working knowledge of GCP and/or GVP regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing or supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality events, governance processes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Experience conducting investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA management.
• Experience acting as a Subject Matter Expert, Process Owner, or Business Process Owner within a quality-related function.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or supervising colleagues.
• Strong project management, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What's on Offer?

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work within a highly innovative and science-driven environment.
• Exposure to global quality and development functions.
• A chance to contribute to quality excellence and continuous improvement initiatives that support the development of medicines for patients worldwide.

You must be based and living in the UK to apply for this role. With prior QA experience in a biotech environment.