Job Title: Head of Quality
Location: Central London - On site
Salary: £90,000- 100,000 + bonus
Are you a seasoned quality assurance professional with a passion for excellence in the pharmaceutical or medical devices sector?
We are searching for a Head of Quality to join a leading healthcare distributor in the UK. This pivotal role will involve operating as the Responsible Person (RP) on a Wholesale Dealers Authorisation (WDA) License, ensuring that operations consistently meet or exceed Good Distribution Practice (GDP) compliance. As the Head of Quality, the successful candidate will be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing quality standards. Managing a small team, this is a chance to join a really fast growing organisation where you can have a direct impact on the quality organisation.
This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, influence strategic decisions, and ensure the highest levels of compliance and safety across operations. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding internal teams and collaborating with external bodies to uphold a reputation for excellence.
About the role:
* Oversee the management of Medicines licenses, ensuring full compliance with WDA(h) requirements.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to ensure adherence to regulations for wholesaling and importing medicines, medical devices, and cosmetic products.
* Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), including document control, change control, validation management, and CAPA programs#Lead internal and external audits, driving continuous improvement across all operations
The successful candidate will likely have:
* Prior experience in a similar position in the pharma or medical devices industries
* In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MHRA, FDA, GDP, GMP)
* Proven track record of leading QA strategies and driving continuous improvement
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience managing a QMS within a global supply chain environment
* Ability to travel to other sites- West and North of London as required
To find out more about this role please apply or reach out directly.
Please note only candidates with right to work in the UK can be considered, and you need to be able to be on site in central London regularly (at least 3 days per week). Prior industry experience is essential. Caroline.crotty@pod-talent.com