Strategic Quality Director - Pharma & GMP Excellence

Allerton Bishop Search; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Allerton Bishop Search partners with a private equity backed pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to appoint a Director of Quality at a key site in England. This is a senior leadership position responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control strategy for the site, leading the team through a period of significant investment.

You will lead a quality team, drive regulatory interactions with MHRA and FDA, and guide digitalisation initiatives to strengthen long-term quality infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing is essential.
• Deep knowledge of GMP regulations and industry best practices.
• Proven Quality leadership experience managing managers and/or department heads.
• QP status is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Site Quality, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a senior leadership team including Head of QA, Head of QC, a team of Qualified Persons (QP) and Quality Managers.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Technical, and Supply Chain leaders to embed a culture of quality excellence across a complex UK operation supporting local and international markets.
• As the Director of Quality, you will act as the primary point of contact for UK and European health authorities, including MHRA and FDA overseeing inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, processes, and digitalisation initiatives to strengthen long-term quality infrastructure.

Skills

GMP regulations

Quality leadership

People management

QA/QC strategy

Job description

Allerton Bishop Search partners with a private equity backed pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to appoint a Director of Quality at a key site in England. This is a senior leadership position responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control strategy for the site, leading the team through a period of significant investment.

You will lead a quality team, drive regulatory interactions with MHRA and FDA, and guide digitalisation initiatives to strengthen long-term quality infrastructure