Associate Director, Global Product Quality – UK

Overview

In this role you will lead global product quality initiatives within a dynamic life sciences company, shaping quality standards across portfolios. You will collaborate with manufacturing, regulatory, and R&D to ensure products meet rigorous quality requirements, with on-site leadership and a focus on patient safety. The position offers a high-impact opportunity to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance in a global, cross-functional environment. You’ll lead teams, influence audits, and help advance healthcare solutions with quality at the forefront.

Responsibilities

• Lead global quality initiatives and strategic projects to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Manage and mentor quality teams across manufacturing sites
• Drive continuous improvement activities to optimise product quality and process efficiency
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and oversee audits to maintain accreditation
• Ensure manufacturing practices and documentation meet all regulatory and internal standards
• Partner with R&D and production teams to resolve quality issues swiftly and effectively
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry regulations to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of compliance

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality management, preferably with biologics, sterile, or solid dosage forms
• Strong leadership skills with previous experience managing cross-functional teams
• Deep knowledge of GMP, GDP, and relevant industry standards
• Excellent communication skills suitable for liaising with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work on-site in a committed pharmaceutical environment

• leadership
• communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• GMP
• GDP
• regulatory compliance

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