Quality Manager - Start-up Biotech

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech start-up in London is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO standards. This role offers a chance to shape quality processes in a fast-paced, innovative environment, ideal for a proactive individual with a background in biotechnology and regulatory knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to groundbreaking science

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 13485:2016 compliant QMS.
• Background in biotech, biomedical science, immunology, or similar.
• Experience training others on quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and audits.
• Manage risk, CAPA implementation, and validation processes.
• Promote continuous improvement across quality systems.

Skills

ISO 13485 compliance

Risk management

Regulatory submissions

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

M.Sc./PhD in Biotech/Biomedical Science

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Client:

Hays

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company

An innovative biotech start-up is pushing the boundaries of immune profiling and precision diagnostics using AI and machine learning. Backed by cutting-edge research and a collaborative, cross-functional team, this company is dedicated to transforming the way immune-related diseases are understood and treated. They're growing fast and looking for mission-driven individuals ready to make an impact.

Your new role

As Quality Manager, you'll take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with ISO 13485 and associated regulatory standards. You'll lead internal and external audits, drive CAPA implementation, manage documentation and validation processes, and promote continuous improvement across quality systems. This is a full-time, office-based role (minimum 3 days per week on site) with occasional international travel.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hands-on experience managing ISO 13485:2016 compliant QMS
• Strong knowledge of risk management (ISO 14971), GCLP, CAPA, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Background in biotech, biomedical science, immunology, or similar
• Solid understanding of regulatory submissions and eQMS platforms
• Confident communicator and proactive team player with excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience training others on quality procedures and compliance

Desirable: M.Sc./PhD, flow cytometry knowledge, quality certifications, previous start-up experience.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Career progression in a fast-paced, high-growth biotech environment
• Opportunity to shape and scale the QMS from within
• Exposure to groundbreaking science and multidisciplinary collaboration

What you need to do now

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