SAP & IT Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager

Lorien; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical consulting firm is looking for an experienced SAP & IT Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee compliance in application support. This remote/hybrid contract role requires expertise in SAP, regulatory issues, and leading compliance initiatives. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in managing quality functions and a solid knowledge of regulatory standards within the pharmaceutical sector. The position offers a unique opportunity to enhance quality and compliance standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of regulatory issues within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience managing SAP and IT Quality functions in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and SAP modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure IT services meet compliance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality culture through training.
• Conduct compliance audits and report non-compliance.

Skills

Regulatory issues within the pharmaceutical industry

Managing SAP and IT Quality functions

Quality Management Systems

Risk management principles

Experience with third-party suppliers

Job description

SAP & IT Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager

Remote / Hybrid

Contract – 6 Months

Industry: Pharmaceutical / FMCG

Are you an experienced SAP & IT Quality, Risk & Compliance professional with a strong understanding of SAP, SAP Finance and IT regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry? We’re seeking a SAP & IT Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager to lead and support compliance across application support and delivery functions, ensuring adherence to governance, security, and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure IT services and solutions meet quality, compliance, and security standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality culture through training and consultancy.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage IT risks impacting business‑critical systems.
• Conduct compliance audits and assurance activities, reporting non‑compliance to governance boards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent understanding of regulatory issues within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience managing SAP and IT Quality functions in regulated and validated environments, ideally with SAP Finance modules.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, GxP, SAP, tools, and processes.
• Experience working with third‑party and offshore suppliers to ensure quality standards.
• Ability to embed risk management principles and compliance requirements across teams.
• Experience within the Pharmaceutical industry or a similar regulated industry (GxP, GMP etc.) is highly desirable but not essential.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Consulting