Head of Quality Assurance

4736480
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Quality Assurance And Validation
  • Industry

    Pharmaceuticals
  • Pay

    Competitive

Head of Quality Assurance | GMP/GDP | Pharmaceuticals | London

Your new company

A mid-sized pharmaceutical manufacturer with a strong UK footprint and ambitious growth plans. Known for its robust product portfolio and commitment to regulatory excellence, the company is investing in quality leadership to support expansion.

Your new role

As Head of QA, you will lead GMP and GDP compliance across manufacturing and distribution. You’ll manage a small QA team, oversee the QMS, and act as the primary contact for MHRA inspections. This is a strategic and operational role, with scope to influence quality culture and drive continuous improvement across the site.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in a senior QA role within a GMP/GDP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of MHRA expectations, inspection readiness, and post-inspection remediation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop QA teams, including performance management and mentoring.
  • Hands-on experience with QMS oversight, batch release, deviation investigations, CAPA management, and change control.
  • Familiarity with GDP compliance across warehousing and distribution operations.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory affairs, and senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to represent QA in board-level discussions and external audits.
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on risk mitigation, process improvement, and embedding quality into operations.

What you need to do now

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