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Specialist Senior Quality Assurance Consultant within Pharma and Biopharma - At BioTalent
Head of Quality Assurance – Multi-Site Pharmaceutical Organisation (UK-Wide)
We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation, overseeing Quality Assurance (QA) operations across five UK sites. This is a pivotal role for a strategic and hands-on leader who will drive compliance, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Quality Leadership: Develop and implement a unified QA strategy across all sites, ensuring consistent compliance with MHRA, GMP, GDP, and ISO standards.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Oversee internal audits, external inspections, and regulatory submissions, ensuring adherence to UK and international pharmaceutical regulations.
3. Site Oversight: Provide QA leadership and support to five sites, working closely with site QA teams to maintain operational excellence.
4. CAPA & Risk Management: Identify quality risks, drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Training & Development: Lead and mentor QA teams across multiple locations, fostering a culture of quality and compliance.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior management, operations, and regulatory bodies to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Extensive experience in Quality Assurance leadership within the pharmaceutical industry.
2. Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, MHRA regulations, and international quality standards.
3. Experience with aseptic/sterile dosage forms.
4. QP eligibility advantageous but not a deal breaker.
5. Proven track record of managing QA operations across multiple sites.
6. Expertise in audits, inspections, CAPA management, and risk assessment.
7. Ability to lead, influence, and engage cross-functional teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the quality strategy of a well-established pharmaceutical company. If you thrive in a multi-site environment and have a passion for driving excellence in quality, we would love to hear from you!
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Quality Assurance and Science
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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