Quality Validation Manager

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Banbury; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in supply chain management is seeking a Quality Validation Manager to drive compliance and validation excellence in their Life Sciences division. This role involves supporting the Quality Management team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a team. Candidates should have a degree in a Life Science-related field and experience in QA management within the pharmaceutical industry. Join a company that values quality and inclusivity while offering flexible working options.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

33 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Flexible working options

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in team management.
• Proven experience in hosting regulatory and client audits.
• Strong understanding of validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management team in raising quality standards.
• Ensure compliance of the validation program.
• Lead and manage a team.

Skills

QA/QC within the Pharmaceutical sector

Regulatory compliance

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma or Degree in Life Science

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Location: Remote with 25% expected UK travel

At DHL Supply Chain, we deliver excellence in everything we do. Our Life Sciences & Healthcare division ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of pharmaceutical and medical products across the UK & Ireland. We're proud to be a trusted partner in regulatory excellence—and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for quality. As Quality Validation Manager, you will be a key member of our Quality Management team, driving compliance and validation excellence across our Life Sciences operations. You'll work collaboratively with operational and functional teams to ensure our systems, equipment, and vehicles meet the highest regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management team in raising quality standards and awareness across the Life Sciences & Healthcare business.
• Ensure full compliance of the validation program with regulatory requirements, maintaining DHL's leadership in regulatory excellence.
• Empower the UK & Ireland community with the knowledge needed to ensure site compliance.
• Advise operational and non-operational departments on validation, quality standards, and regulatory issues.
• Build strong relationships across departments to support the business and clients' Quality Agendas.
• Present quality and compliance status during Management Review meetings.
• Host regulatory and client audits, ensuring readiness and full compliance.
• Lead and manage a team, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team leadership.
• Apply excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and ensure timely delivery of quality objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• Diploma or Degree in a Life Science-related subject (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology), or at least 3 years' experience in QA management within the pharmaceutical or medical devices industry.
• Essential: Experience in QA/QC within the Pharmaceutical/Medical Devices sector.
• Proven experience in hosting regulatory and client audits.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in team management.
• Strong understanding of validation processes and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Flexible working options – discuss during interview
• Join our pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

Who We Are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE: At DHL, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. We are supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant and value ex-service personnel.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 13th October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Applications are reviewed continuously and the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.