In this role you will lead the management and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System to ensure UK/EU regulatory compliance. You will integrate quality assurance across manufacturing, packaging, and distribution, reporting to the Head of Quality. The position focuses on driving quality improvements, overseeing audits, CAPA, and risk management to protect product quality and regulatory adherence. This is a pivotal chance to shape quality culture in a growing sector with cross-functional impact.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive salary
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Employee benefits package
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the QMS in compliance with EU/UK regulations, food supplement and cosmetic regulations, and ISO standards
Keep policies, procedures, work instructions, and records current and effective
Drive continuous improvement of quality systems and monitor quality metrics
Provide QA oversight for manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, distribution, and outsourced activities
Support HACCP implementation and cosmetic product quality compliance
Lead investigations for deviations, non-conformances, OOS results, and customer complaints with robust root cause analysis and CAPA
Manage the site Change Control process, conduct quality impact and risk assessments, promote Quality Risk Management
Oversee internal audit programme, lead self-inspections, manage supplier qualification and auditing
Key requirements
Degree in Pharmacy
Significant experience in a pharmaceutical quality role in a GMP environment
Proven experience managing quality systems and leading audits
Lead Auditor qualification advantageous
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or ISO 22000
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, high attention to detail, and strong organisational and project management abilities
Confident decision-maker with alignment to commercial objectives and regulatory compliance
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