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Director of Quality Jobs in England, United Kingdom at Allerton Bishop Search
Title: Director of Quality
Company: Allerton Bishop Search
Location: England, United Kingdom
Allerton Bishop Search is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to appoint a Director of Quality. This is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping the Quality strategy across the UK in multiple locations. The Director of Quality will lead the business through a period of change and provide strategic, stable leadership to senior quality leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across UK Quality , ensuring compliance with GxP standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a senior leadership team including Head of, Qualified Person (QP) and management.
- 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 EMA overseeing inspections and regulatory interactions.
- Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, processes, and digitalisation initiatives to strengthen long-term quality infrastructure.
Candidate Profile
- Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or consumer healthcare (OTC) is essential.
- Deep knowledge of GxP regulations and industry best practices.
- Proven Quality leadership experience managing managers and/or department heads.
- QP status is advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to travel UK wide on a hybrid basis.
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