Head of Quality (RP / RPi) - Pharmaceutical

Radar Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Annual bonus Private healthcare Life assurance Pension scheme Additional benefits

Head of Quality (RP / RPi) | Pharmaceutical | Senior Leadership

This isn’t just another QA leadership role.

This is a chance to step into a high-impact position within a fast-paced, commercially driven and agile pharmaceutical business supplying a wide range of products across the UK and global markets.

The business is going through a period of growth and evolution, with Quality playing a central role in supporting that journey. If you’re someone who thrives where quality meets commercial reality, this one’s worth a look!

The role

You’ll take full ownership of Quality across the business, acting as Responsible Person (RP) and Responsible Person for Import (RPi) - ensuring everything is compliant, audit-ready, and built to scale.

This is a true leadership role. You won’t just maintain standards - you’ll shape the Quality strategy, influence decision-making and drive improvements across the wider business. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring Quality is seen as a business enabler, working closely with cross functional teams to support growth in a compliant way.

What you’ll be doing:

* Leading and developing a high-performing QA team

* Owning and evolving the Quality Management System (QMS)

* Ensuring full compliance with GDP, GMP and MHRA regulations

* Acting as RP / RPi across multiple licences

* Driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

* Leading MHRA inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions

* Partnering with commercial and operational teams to support business growth and decision-making

The successful candidate for the Head of Quality role will have the following background.

* A proven track record of leading teams within pharmaceutical quality

* Strong experience operating as an RP (and ideally RPi) - essential

* Deep knowledge of GDP, GMP and MHRA requirements

* Someone who communicates clearly and can collaborate and influence stakeholders across the business

* A proactive, solutions-focused leader who can operate in a fast-moving, evolving environment

Why this role?

* You’ll be joining a business with real momentum and exciting plans for growth

* You’ll have genuine ownership and the ability to shape how Quality operates

* You’ll be part of a team that values speed, quality, and commercial thinking equally

* A chance to build, improve and leave a lasting impact on the organisation

On offer:

* Competitive base pay + market-leading benefits package (annual bonus, private healthcare, life assurance, pension scheme & a range of additional benefits)

A more detailed job description for the role will be provided at the shortlisting phase. Alternatively, you can reach out directly for more information.

***Please note, Visa sponsorship is not provided with this role. The successful candidate must provide full eligibility of their legal right to work in the UK***

Keywords: Head of Quality, RP, RPi, Responsible Person, Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceuticals, GDP, Good Distribution Practice, Quality Director, Quality Manager

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