Quality Manager/Responsible Person - Pharmaceuticals in Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the UK Quality Management System for a respected pharmaceutical company in Gloucester. The role requires expertise in pharmaceutical quality management and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for professional development. Join a stable organization that values integrity in its operations.

Benefits

Professional development

Opportunity for autonomy

Qualifications

• Strong background in pharmaceutical quality management, ideally in a WDA(H) environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MHRA GDP and ISO9001.
• Prior Responsible Person (RP) experience can be trained.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the UK Quality Management System (QMS) and eQMS.
• Maintain WDA(H), GDP and ISO certifications.
• Oversee internal audits and supplier audits.

Skills

Pharmaceutical quality management

Inspection readiness

Supplier qualification

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Quality Manager / Responsible Person – Pharmaceuticals – Gloucester

Smart4 Sciences is proud to partner with an established and internationally recognised pharmaceutical company, renowned for their focus on the development, licensing and distribution of high-quality injectable medicines. With almost five decades of trusted service supplying the NHS, private healthcare, and global markets, they continue to lead in injectable and infusion therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the UK Quality Management System (QMS) and eQMS, ensuring documentation, policies and procedures remain compliant and effective.
• Maintain WDA(H), GDP and ISO certifications; host regulatory inspections and manage responses through to closure.
• Oversee internal audits, supplier audits and self‑inspections, driving continual improvement.
• Serve as an additional Responsible Person on the WDA(H) licence, ensuring ongoing compliance with GDP and regulatory expectations.
• Lead investigation, change control and CAPA activities, applying ICH Q9 Quality Risk Management principles.
• Champion GDP culture, deliver training, and promote quality awareness across the organisation.
• Manage quality complaints and communication with the MAH and customers.
• Monitor KPIs, trends, and supplier performance to drive data‑led improvement.

About You

• Strong background in pharmaceutical quality management, ideally within a WDA(H) environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MHRA GDP and ISO9001.
• Prior Responsible Person (RP) experience (training can be provided).
• Skilled in inspection readiness, supplier qualification, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Confident communicator able to influence and promote quality culture across teams.

Why Apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation with a strong reputation for quality and integrity. You'll be given autonomy, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact on compliance and operational excellence across a respected UK pharmaceutical business.

To apply or learn more, contact Gareth Gooley @ Smart4 Sciences – specialists in permanent recruitment across Quality and Regulatory Affairs within the life sciences sector.