Quality Manager (GCP/GVP)

Cpl Life Sciences; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Global exposure to quality functions

Job summary

CPL Life Sciences seeks an experienced Temporary Quality Manager (GCP/GVP) to support a global development quality function in a biotechnology environment. This role focuses on governance, quality events, compliance, and continuous improvement across a global organisation.

Key responsibilities include partnering with Global Development stakeholders, managing quality metrics, overseeing the Quality Event portfolio, CAPA development, and strengthening QMS across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
• Experience in Quality Management, QA, or Clinical Development environments.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and/or GVP regulations.
• Experience with QMS, quality events, governance, and CI activities.
• Experience leading investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and regulatory compliance with Global Development stakeholders.
• Manage quality metrics and trend reporting for continuous improvement.
• Oversee Quality Event portfolio and provide SME support to teams.
• Lead quality data analysis, root cause investigations, and CAPA implementation.
• Manage Quality System Metrics, reporting, thresholds, actions, and effectiveness.
• Facilitate governance meetings and present QM 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.

Skills

GCP knowledge

GVP knowledge

Quality Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

• Location: Uxbridge, London, UK – Hybrid/Remote
• Contract: Temporary

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.