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Are you an experienced European Quality Manager ready to shape quality standards, influence operations, and lead continuous improvement across a regulated manufacturing environment? This is your opportunity to take full ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), lead a high-performing team, and drive compliance, operational excellence, and product quality across the business.
What’s in it for you?*Competitive salary of £70,000–£80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
*Opportunity to lead, shape, and develop a dedicated quality function
*Influence business-wide quality and compliance strategy
*Work within a regulated manufacturing environment involving complex sterile processes
*Play a key role in continuous improvement, innovation, and process development
The RoleAs a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. You will oversee both Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with senior leadership, operations, and external stakeholders, you will act as a key driver of quality performance and compliance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities*Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements
*Lead internal and external audits, including customer and compliance audits
*Oversee non-conformance investigations, identifying root causes and implementing robust corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
*Manage customer quality concerns, complaints, and product-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other structured methodologies
*Oversee supplier quality management, including audits, performance monitoring, and ongoing improvement
*Develop and maintain Quality Control processes to ensure product compliance, including sterile product handling and gamma sterilisation processes
*Report on quality performance, KPIs, and audit outcomes to senior leadership
*Lead management review meetings, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
*Support validation, risk management, and process development activities
*Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, reports, and work instructions
*Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture
Skills & Experience Required*Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards
*Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology)
*Proven track record in managing CAPA, audits, and non-conformance investigations
*In-depth understanding of regulatory standards and compliance frameworks
*Experience in supplier quality management and driving continuous improvement initiatives
*Hands-on experience with sterile products, including handling, validation, and sterilisation methods such as gamma sterilisation, ensuring product integrity and regulatory compliance
*Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and manage teams within a complex organisational matrix
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead detailed root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex quality issues clearly and effectively
*Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
Preferred Experience*Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
*Background in pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology sectors
*Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar
Education*Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, or a related discipline
*Proven experience within quality or manufacturing environments, particularly those involving regulated and sterile processes
Leadership Responsibilities*Manage, coach, and develop the quality team to drive performance and engagement
*Support training, succession planning, and continuous professional development
*Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation
If you’re a driven Quality Manager ready to take ownership of quality systems and make a real impact within a regulated manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
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