Deputy Head of Quality

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading pharmaceutical company in the search for a Deputy Head of Quality to oversee QA operations on a hybrid basis. This senior leadership role will be responsible for driving quality performance & maintaining regulatory compliance.

As the Deputy Head of Quality, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring full compliance with MHRA GMP and GDP requirements.
• Lead and develop a team of quality professionals.
• Maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring procedures, documentation, and audits are maintained to regulatory standards.
• Lead investigations into deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs to mitigate quality risks.
• Prepare for and host internal and external audits, including MHRA inspections.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven QA leadership experience within a GMP and GDP environment.
• Experience preparing for and managing inspections by regulatory bodies such as the MHRA.
• A BSc Degree or above.
• The ability to engage cross-functional teams.

Desirable experience:

• Experience named on the licence as RP or RPi.
• QP trained or QP trainee.

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