Job Description Elevation Recruitment Group is exclusively partnered with a leading medical devices manufacturer in Leeds in the search for a dynamic and experienced Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement .
This is a senior, business-critical role—ideal for someone with a proven background in quality leadership within regulated environments such as medical devices.
You’ll lead Quality and Compliance functions across both UK and international operations, ensuring regulatory readiness, driving continuous improvement, and supporting product innovation and operational efficiency.
Location: Leeds
Sector: Medical Devices / Manufacturing
Level: Senior Leadership
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the Quality & Regulatory teams across the business
Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDR 2017/745, and FDA 21 CFR 820
Oversee internal/external audits, QMS improvements, and non-conformance processes
Collaborate with R&D and Supply Chain to embed quality into all stages of product development
Champion Lean initiatives, cost reduction projects (COPQ, NCR), and continuous improvement
Act as the key Quality representative a...