Supply Chain Quality Lead

ZipRecruiter; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Quality Lead for its Global Supply Team based in Macclesfield. This temporary position involves oversight of supply chain quality, cross-functional collaboration, and significant leadership responsibilities. Candidates should possess a strong background in pharmaceutical operations and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with established standards and frameworks. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity and performance of brand supply chains.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical operations or Quality Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs and Quality Systems.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Quality evaluation of supply chain design.
• Lead brand quality network to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor brand-specific quality metrics and performance data.

Skills

Leadership capability

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Negotiating/influencing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science/technical field

Job description

Job Description

Role: Quality Lead – Global Supply Team

Role Type: Temporary – 6 Months

Location: Macclesfield, x3 Days On-Site per week / x2 Remote

Your New Company

The Global Supply Team Quality Lead is a key role in the Global Supply Team (GST) that provides brand-aligned quality leadership across the E2E supply chain throughout the lifecycle of a brand as supply chain complexity increases.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration across supply chain nodes, AZ Sites/Roles/Functions (PQL/GSC&S/GSM/Corporate Quality, etc.).

These individuals will manage multiple Brand Supply Chains and participate in more than one GST.

The GST QL must understand the impact of change, mitigate risks, and respond to trends in Quality and supply chain principles, while embracing Modern Quality Professional (MQP) elements.

Your New Role

This includes, but is not limited to the following areas:

SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN – Accountable for the Quality evaluation of supply chain design, including developing quality elements, mapping license structures, and providing quality oversight to fulfill MAH responsibilities.

QUALITY LEADERSHIP- Lead a brand quality network to ensure proper escalation and resolution of quality issues impacting supply. Support Issue Management Teams focusing on Brand Quality Impact.

BRAND QUALITY RISK – Facilitate an end-to-end Brand Quality Risk review, considering product quality and supply chain nodes, with escalations into the GST as needed.

BRAND CHANGE – Act as the Quality Approver for changes to supply chain design, collaborating across the brand network to implement changes and manage risks. Review the portfolio of changes across the brand.

BRAND HEALTH – Monitor and share brand-specific quality metrics and performance data with the GST.

ALLIANCE/CUSTOMER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

What You Will Do:

Serve as the key Quality contact within customer organizations (AZ MC, 3PS Customer, Alliance Partner), ensuring effective communication and issue resolution per established Quality frameworks. Provide end-to-end oversight for a portfolio of product supply chains.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a science/technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering, or relevant experience.
• Proven broad experience in pharmaceutical operations or Quality Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems, and the pharmaceutical supply chain, including standards like Pharmacopeia and ISO.
• Leadership capability and interpersonal skills to serve as a Quality leader for Brand Supply Chains.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiating/influencing skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing improvement initiatives (e.g., Project Management skills).

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a PCO organization or Lean/Six Sigma training.
• Multi-site and multi-functional experience.
• Experience in Quality Assurance or a combination of Quality and Technical roles.

WHY ASTRAZENECA?

Join AstraZeneca during an exciting period of growth. Be part of a valued team that provides the platform to achieve more.

Next Steps:

If you're ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking, apply now with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.