Head of Quality - Pharmaceuticals

  • Smart4Sciences
  • City, Manchester
  • Mar 11, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Smart4 Sciences - specialists in pharmaceutical recruitment - are currently partnering with an established pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Head of Quality to join their Site Leadership Team.

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the QA and QC functions, driving the site's quality strategy and ensuring compliance across manufacturing, licensing and parallel import operations.

You will play a key role in maintaining an inspection-ready environment, leading regulatory audits and acting as the primary contact for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

  • Lead and develop the site Quality Management System
  • Oversee QA & QC teams and departmental performance
  • Host regulatory and customer inspections
  • Drive continuous improvement and compliance with EU GMP
  • Operate as a key member of the Site Leadership Team

We're looking for a senior pharmaceutical quality leader with strong GMP knowledge, inspection experience, and a proven ability to lead quality teams in a regulated environment.

Please apply today or contact Gareth Sciences for a confidential discussion