Senior Quality Manager

Cranleigh STEM; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working after probation

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Pension with employer contributions

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Initially site-based with hybrid working after probation and flexible hours, the role offers £80,000–£85,000 plus a bonus as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical industry knowledge essential
• Extensive QA leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, QMS
• Experience with EXCiPACT and IPEC guidelines
• Experience overseeing raw material and finished product QA
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary quality teams
• Auditing, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
• Commercial awareness and ability to influence senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, EXCiPACT and IPEC guidelines
• Oversee raw material and finished product QA including release decisions
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary quality teams
• Manage quality audits, regulatory compliance and customer quality requirements
• Oversee change control, CAPA, risk management and controlled documentation
• Drive continuous improvement and strengthen quality culture across the site
• Collaborate with senior leadership and global teams to deliver strategic quality objectives

Job description

Senior Quality Manager

• Location: Dartford, Kent

• Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Bonus

• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

• Working Arrangement: Initially Site-Based | Hybrid Working After Probation | Flexible Hours

We’re working exclusively with an international pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Senior Quality Manager.

This is a senior leadership opportunity, taking overall responsibility for the site's Quality Assurance function, including the Quality Management System, raw materials, finished goods and auditing teams.

You’ll play a key role in driving quality strategy, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, whilst developing high-performing teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and continually improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS)

• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, EXCiPACT and IPEC guidelines

• Oversee raw material and finished product quality assurance, including product release decisions

• Lead, develop and manage multidisciplinary quality teams

• Manage quality audits, regulatory compliance and customer quality requirements

• Oversee change control, CAPA, quality risk management and controlled documentation

• Drive continuous improvement and strengthen quality culture across the site

• Collaborate with senior leadership and global teams to deliver strategic quality objectives

About You:

• Pharmaceutical industry knowledge is essential

• Extensive Quality Assurance leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems

• Knowledge of EXCiPACT and IPEC guidelines

• Experience overseeing raw material and finished product quality activities

• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary quality teams

• Strong audit management, root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience

• Commercial awareness and confidence influencing senior stakeholders

What's on Offer?

• £80,000 – £85,000 basic salary

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave

• Pension with double-matched contributions up to 10%

• Private medical and dental cover

• Life assurance – 4x basic salary

• Income protection insurance

• Flexible working hours

• Hybrid working following successful completion of probation

• Training and development opportunities

The role will initially be site-based during probation, with hybrid working available once established.