Director of Quality

Director of Quality focuses on lead the development and execution of the site quality strategy, embedding robust systems and driving continuous improvement across all quality functions.

What the role involves

• Lead the development and execution of the site quality strategy, embedding robust systems and driving continuous improvement across all quality functions.
• Leading and developing multi-disciplinary quality teams across QA, QC and QP functions.
• Designing and implementing a sustainable site quality strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Ensuring full compliance with GMP standards and regulatory expectations (UK, EU, FDA).
• Managing quality risk, driving performance improvement, and monitoring KPIs.
• Acting as the primary contact for regulatory bodies, audits and inspections.

Skills and requirements

• Reporting at site leadership level, you will oversee Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Qualified Person activities, ensuring compliance with UK, EU and FDA cGMP requirements.

Candidate fit

• Our client is looking for an experienced quality leader with a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality systems and GMP compliance.

Additional role context

• A leading GMP manufacturer in North Yorkshire is seeking to appoint a Site Quality Director.
• This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for site-wide quality operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic development of quality systems within a regulated pharma.