Director of Quality

Allerton Bishop Search
Leeds
2 weeks ago
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Allerton Bishop Search is proud to be retained to support the appointment of a Director of Quality in the United Kingdom. As the Director of Quality, you will oversee and lead a senior quality assurance management team whilst ensuring GxP compliance.


Your responsibilities as Director of Quality will be:

  • Lead and manage all quality activities for a GMP compliance.
  • Manage, develop and coach a team of Quality Assurance management.
  • Work cross functionally with functional leaders to drive a quality culture throughout the business.
  • As the Director of Quality, you will lead UK and European health authority relationships.
  • Continuous improvement of business processes and systems to improve long-term infrastructure and digitalisation.



The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Industry experience working within Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, particularly including GMP and GDP requirements.
  • Multi-site or External Manufacturing experience is highly desirable



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