Senior Quality Leader – Pharmaceutical Compliance & Strategy

HR GO Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Career development

Opportunity to shape quality strategy

Salary £60,000-£80,000 DOE

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment is seeking a Head of Quality (Pharmaceutical) in Manchester to lead the quality function, drive continuous improvement and ensure MHRA and EU GMP compliance. You will oversee QA, QC and QMS activities, manage audits and inspections, and develop a high-performing quality team.

The role reports to senior leadership and offers a senior leadership path with strong development opportunities within a growing pharmaceutical business.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA regulations and EU GMP.
• Audits and inspections experience with regulators or customers.
• Leadership and people management within a quality function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's quality strategy and quality management system (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with EU GMP, MHRA requirements and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Lead MHRA, customer and internal audits and inspections.
• Drive CAPA, deviation management, validation and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain quality risk management systems and ensure inspection readiness.
• Develop and approve SOPs, quality documentation and technical agreements.
• Lead, coach and develop the quality team while managing departmental performance and KPIs.
• Work closely with Operations and Senior Leadership to improve quality, compliance and business performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Change management

Validation

CAPA

Risk management

Regulatory audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Chemistry

Job description

HRGO Recruitment is seeking a Head of Quality (Pharmaceutical) in Manchester to lead the quality function, drive continuous improvement and ensure MHRA and EU GMP compliance. You will oversee QA, QC and QMS activities, manage audits and inspections, and develop a high-performing quality team.

The role reports to senior leadership and offers a senior leadership path with strong development opportunities within a growing pharmaceutical business.