Job Description
Our client are a growing global leader within pharmaceutical industry, specializing in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of high-quality products on a global scale.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Quality to manage the Quality teams at our manufacturing facility with a focus on ensuring compliance with UK, EU, and FDA cGMP regulations and maintaining high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the quality team, providing leadership, expertise, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Develop and implement a sustainable quality strategy, setting clear goals and milestones for the site.
* Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and FDA cGMP requirements, overseeing regulatory submissions, recalls, and defect reporting.
* Manage departmental activities and resources within agreed budgets and timelines, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
* Host and manage regulatory, customer, and supplier audits, ensuring compliance and addressing any findings.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent quality practices across manufacturing sites.
* Drive the performance of the quality function, using KPIs to monitor and improve quality standards across departments.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to raise quality standards, solve issues, and ensure alignment with site goals.
* Oversee quality risk management activities, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and escalated appropriately.
* Mentor and coach team members, supporting their development and ensuring strong succession planning.
* Responsible for leading and managing a large team, ensuring effective communication, motivation, and performance across multiple functions.
Experience:
* Knowledge of GMP standards and experience in the pharmaceutical industry
* Proven leadership experience managing large teams through line managers, with a focus on building high-performing team cultures.
* Strong people management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
* Proactive and solution-driven, with a strong ability to model best practices and lead by example.
* Demonstrated experience in managing multi-department projects and collaborating across functions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with strong quality management experience to make a significant impact in a growing organization.