Head of Quality

SRG is working with a pharmaceutical company. We are looking for a Head of Quality to lead the QA and QC Teams. A fantastic opportunity for a strong Leader to join a growing pharmaceutical company.

Job Title: Head of Quality

Vacancy type: Permanent

Area: Stevenage

Salary: 80k - 85k

We are seeking a strong manager and experienced quality specialist with a background in pharmaceuticals and good manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Responsibilities:

• To manage the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with UK and EU pharmaceutical legislation and other applicable legislation as required to meet country standards of product use.
• To manage relationships with competent authorities such as the MHRA and the BRC and with the company's customer base.
• Maintain and grow regulatory knowledge for self and the team required to sign off and maintain key documentation.
• To develop and implement appropriate compliance practice, cost effective and robust processes, operating principles and guidelines throughout the Quality Organisation and its associated responsibilities.
• Act as a mentor to the Quality team. Nurture, develop and coach the team to also act as coaches for improved compliance performance across the site.
• To lead and implement planned change within the Site Quality function.
• To maintain operational continuity both internally and with that of the customer base managing resources as required.
• Keep up to date with changing compliance expectations from regulatory bodies and customers. Adapt and improve quality systems as required.
• To drive and support the improvement of manufacturing processes robustness through continuous improvement and high quality CAPA generation.
• Act as a quality compliance figurehead and walk the site (especially production) to improve and maintain quality standards and GMP compliance.
• To obtain high customer satisfaction rating re: quality, delivery and service from the Business development/Sales teams to support customer requests.
• To oversee and improve all key quality activities.

Requirements

• Degree in pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Experience managing a quality team within a pharmaceutical GMP environment, preferably managing both QC and QA functions.
• Strong Leadership and management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, written and problem-solving skills.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to Shazad Arshid at For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Shazad on (phone number removed)

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