Quality Manager - Start-up Biotech

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading start-up in Slough is seeking a Quality Manager to ensure ISO 13485 compliance and oversee their Quality Management System. This role offers the chance to shape quality processes within a rapidly growing biotech environment while collaborating on innovative research.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to groundbreaking science

Qualifications

• Experience managing ISO 13485 compliant QMS required.
• Solid understanding of regulatory submissions and eQMS.
• Background in biotech or related field necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance.
• Lead audits and manage validation processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality systems.

Skills

ISO 13485:2016 compliance

Risk management (ISO 14971)

CAPA

Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

M.Sc./PhD in relevant field

Job description

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Client:

Hays

Location:

slough, 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

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