VP, Head of QA
We are looking for a confident and empathetic leader to head our UK Quality Assurance team at Evotec.
Role Summary
The Head of Quality Assurance will bring a strategic mindset, a collaborative approach, and the ability to inspire and guide a dedicated team through continuous improvement and transformation. The role is instrumental in fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence across the key manufacturing site.
Responsibilities
* Leadership of the UK Quality Assurance (QA) Department
* Driving Quality Assurance with Continuous Improvement techniques throughout the organisation
* Ensure Evotec’s global QA policies and initiatives are implemented at the Oxford site
* Ensure QA personnel are trained and knowledgeable to perform their assigned job description
* Ensure all activities within the QA department are in line with Evotec policy, and are cGMP compliant at all times
* Monitor Quality KPIs for the site and provide trends to Site Quality Council (SQC) and relevant corporate management
* Drive improvements in site KPI’s from adverse trends reported in SQC
* Consult all departments to ensure their compliance to Evotec policy, best practice and cGMP
* Lead initiatives to drive improvements in the standards of cGMP and quality culture across the sites
* Produce results in line with Evotec policy, best practice and cGMP in the desired time frames as directed by the business and by their line manager
* Leading change and risk management activities for Quality
* Quality Assurance Representative within the UK Site Leadership
Key Skills & Qualifications
* Strong GMP expertise (MHRA and FDA regulations)
* Proven experience in pharmaceutical or CDMO environments
* Excellent awareness of cGMP procedures and API Manufacturing
* Deep understanding of regulatory environment and ability to place procedures in context
* Ability to lead the QA division independently and with gravitas
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Strong communication across departments to resolve any Quality related issues
* Creative thinker with innovative and pragmatic solutions to problems
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on all matters of Quality
* Oversee internal and external audits to ensure Evotec Quality policy is upheld
* Self‑motivated and dynamic with project management and budget skills
Benefits
* Pension on completion of the 3‑month probationary period. Contributions 6% for employees and 6% for the employer. Maximum 7.5% match.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days, up to a maximum of 30 days.
* Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme.
* Private dental cover after 3 months of service.
* Life assurance at four times your annual base salary.
* 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling services.
* Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.
* Participation in the Company Bonus Scheme (discretionary).
* Excellent training, support and continuing professional development opportunities.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more.
Location
Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RZ
Salary
Starting from £75,000pa, dependant on qualifications and experiences, plus a fantastic benefits package and annual bonuses.
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Equal Opportunity
In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
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