Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement
Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading medical devices manufacturer in Leeds to find a dynamic and experienced Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement.
This senior, business-critical role is ideal for someone with a proven background in quality leadership within regulated environments such as medical devices.
You will lead Quality and Compliance functions across UK and international operations, ensuring regulatory readiness, driving continuous improvement, and supporting product innovation and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities include:
1. Leading and developing the Quality & Regulatory teams
2. Ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDR 2017/745, and FDA 21 CFR 820
3. Overseeing audits, QMS improvements, and non-conformance processes
4. Collaborating with R&D and Supply Chain to embed quality into all stages of product development
5. Championing Lean initiatives, cost reduction projects, and continuous improvement
6. Representing Quality at board and regulatory meetings
7. Maintaining KPIs to track compliance and quality performance
8. Leading ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 auditor certification
9. Possessing strong knowledge of MDD, MDR, FDA, and ISO frameworks
10. Having proven leadership in quality & regulatory roles within medical, engineering, or manufacturing sectors
11. Experience with supplier quality, QMS, and product lifecycle documentation
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