Head Of Quality

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About the Company
Join a growing and innovative pharmaceutical manufacturer based in the UK, renowned for its commitment to making medicines more accessible to all. This small-to-mid-sized organisation is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and is seeking exceptional talent to strengthen its Quality Assurance team.

About the Role
We are searching for a visionary Director / Head of Quality Assurance / Qualified Person (QP) to take a pivotal leadership role within the organisation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to lead day-to-day Quality operations and spearhead a significant project to modernise the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).

If you’re an experienced leader passionate about driving change, managing large teams, and establishing a best-in-class Quality department, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. You’ll work closely with the executive leadership team to ensure quality processes align with the organisation’s strategic goals and growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Quality Assurance function, including day-to-day operations and team management.

  • Oversee and deliver a comprehensive QMS modernisation project.

  • Serve as a key decision-maker in leadership meetings, working closely with senior management to align quality initiatives with business objectives.

  • Act as a Qualified Person (QP) for the release of medicinal products, ideally including liquid oral dosages.

    Candidate Requirements
    To excel in this role, you must:

  • Be a UK citizen or hold the right to work in the UK.

  • Have extensive experience as a QP on a UK licence.

  • Demonstrate at least 10 years of leadership experience, including managing large teams.

  • Have a proven track record of implementing and improving QMS.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in releasing liquid oral dosages as a QP is highly desirable.

    Location & Working Arrangement
    This role is predominantly site-based, requiring the successful candidate to work on-site near Liverpool, UK, for at least 4 days per week.

    How to Apply
    Click APPLY NOW to submit your application or contact Luke Blaney at ARx via the contact details provided on this website for further information.

    All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and shared with our client under strict confidence. If you’d like to discuss the role further before applying, don’t hesitate to reach out to Luke Blaney at ARx.

    Make your mark in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation—apply today

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