UK Operational Compliance Lead — Quality & Audits (GxP)

Panthera Biopartners; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme

Life insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sickness and family policies

Enhanced Pension Scheme - 7%

EV Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Self Care Day

Job summary

Panthera Biopartners in the UK is seeking an experienced UK Operational Compliance Manager to lead operational quality and regulatory adherence across multiple UK sites.

You will implement and maintain the QMS, support audit readiness, CAPAs, and regulatory inspections, provide site readiness assessments, and mentor site teams under the Site Operations Director.

This role requires collaboration with study teams and leadership to sustain compliant, efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the operational quality and compliance framework across UK sites.
• Conduct regular Operational Compliance Checks across all sites and produce reports with findings and recommendations.
• Produce quarterly operational compliance plans and monthly performance reports for senior leadership.
• Identify compliance performance metrics and present meaningful data insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure sites remain inspection ready at all times.
• Lead and support preparation for internal audits, sponsor audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Provide site readiness assessments and ensure corrective actions are implemented prior to inspection.
• Support audit responses and follow-up actions.

Job description

Panthera Biopartners in the UK is seeking an experienced UK Operational Compliance Manager to lead operational quality and regulatory adherence across multiple UK sites.

You will implement and maintain the QMS, support audit readiness, CAPAs, and regulatory inspections, provide site readiness assessments, and mentor site teams under the Site Operations Director.

This role requires collaboration with study teams and leadership to sustain compliant, efficient operations.