Director of Quality

Allerton Bishop Search is partnering with a private equity backed pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to appoint a Director of Quality. This is a senior leadership position responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control strategy for a key site in England. The Director of Quality will lead the business through a period of significant investment and provide strategic, stable leadership to the quality team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Site Quality , ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a senior leadership team including Head of QA, Head of QC, a team of Qualified Persons (QP) and Quality Managers.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Technical, and Supply Chain leaders to embed a culture of quality excellence across a complex UK operation supporting local and international markets.
• As the Director of Quality, you will act as the primary point of contact for UK and European health authorities, including MHRA and FDA overseeing inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, processes, and digitalisation initiatives to strengthen long-term quality infrastructure.

Candidate Profile

• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing is essential.
• Deep knowledge of GMP regulations and industry best practices.
• Proven Quality leadership experience managing managers and/or department heads.
• QP status is advantageous but not essential.

Director of Quality | Quality Director | QA Director | Quality Assurance Director | Head of Quality | GMP | Quality Leadership | Pharmaceutical | Biopharmaceutical | Aseptic | Sterile | Annex 1

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