Job Description: At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better li v es. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world. Our Technical Operations division develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives. Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility, so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality, accuracy and safety at all times. That means a culture of empowerment, where speaking up is valued, and growth and development are constant. FerringYou The Quality Director is responsible for ensuring excellence in Quality, Compliance and GMP at our MHRA-licensed pharmaceutical manufacturing site, ensuring full compliance with UK/ EU GMP requirements. The role holds strategic and operational accountability for Quality Assurance and Quality Control. In addition, the QP role ensures that all medicinal products are manufactured, tested, and released in accordance with UK/EU legislation, GMP requirements, and the conditions of relevant Marketing Authorisations. Your day at Ferring Ensure compliance with UK/EU GMP regulations Provide leadership of the site Quality function (QA, QC, QMS). Perform QP batch certification and release activities in accordance with UK Human Medicines Regulations. Act as primary contact for MHRA inspections and other regulatory authority audits. Ensure effective management of the Quality Management System. Maintain robust data integrity systems (including Annex 11 compliance). Lead inspection readiness and continuous improvement initiatives. Support regulatory submissions and lifecycle management activities. Cross‑Functional Quality Leadership – Partner with QA, QC, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to drive a strong quality culture. Shop‑Floor Presence & Continuous Improvement – Maintain operational visibility, identify risks and contribute to improvement initiatives Behind our innovationThere's you Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related discipline. Extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality within a GMP manufacturing environment. Proven expertise in batch certification and regulatory compliance, with strong knowledge of EU/UK GMP, ICH guidelines, MHRA expectations, and Quality Risk Management Principles Confident supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits, demonstrating high standards of compliance and operational readiness. Fully Qualified Person (QP) under UK legislation with strong GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing experience/close to completing VIVA with relevant oral solid dosage pharmaceutical experience. Proven experience managing MHRA inspections with successful outcomes. Key Competencies Strong regulatory leadership Skilled at interpreting data and making sound, risk‑based quality decisions Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication Commitment to patient safety and product quality People come first at Ferring Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents Extended support on family building journey Making a difference in the li fe of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring You. Behind our purpose… There’s you If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply! We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status. Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles. Location: Ferring Controlled Therapeutics UK