Head of Quality Bard Location : Cambridge Department : Quality Job type : Permanent Role and Responsibilities Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees. To lead the Quality function at the manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with GMP and other applicable regulatory standards. The Site Quality Manager will represent Quality on the Site Leadership Team as the single point of contact for Quality and work closely with the Site Director to ensure that the site is compliant and delivering quality product to patients. They will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for Quality Control (QC), Stability Testing and Analytical Systems and Services. The role requires close coordination with the QPs, Quality Assurance (QA) and Validation teams. Quality Leadership & Governance Act as the Quality representative on the Site Leadership Team. Ensure the site is compliant and inspection ready at all times such that it can deliver quality product to patients. Champion and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the site. Lead change in an engaging, collaborative and supportive manner. Provide strategic input to the Site LT to ensure alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements. Ensure alignment with global and regional Quality strategies and standards. Active member of the QLT Bring strategic thinking and input to the QLT to ensure that the company is GXP compliant and aligned with company objectives Be an active, engaged member of the QLT Compliance & Control Ensure site operations comply with GMP, GDP, and other applicable regulations. Maintain inspection readiness and lead site responses to internal and external audits. Be an active member of Health Authority inspections, collaborating with SMEs to ensure accurate and timely responses. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate closely with QPs, QA and Validation teams to ensure seamless quality oversight. Support product release, deviation management, CAPA implementation, and change control processes. Facilitate communication and alignment between site and central Quality functions. Quality Systems & Data Integrity Oversee the implementation and maintenance of site-specific quality systems. Ensure robust documentation practices and data integrity across all quality operations. Monitor quality metrics and report performance to senior leadership. Team Management Lead and develop the QC, Stability Testing, Analytical Systems, and Quality Services teams. Set clear objectives, manage performance, and support career development. Ensure adequate resourcing, training, and succession planning. What you’ll bring Minimum 8 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing/quality roles. • Proven leadership experience. • Demonstrated success in regulatory inspections and managing cross- functional quality interfaces. • Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, and regulatory expectations. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills. • Ability to lead through influence and drive quality culture. • Strong strategic thinking and risk management skills. • High attention to detail and analytical capability. • Leadership and team development skills What we offer in return ● Flexible benefits package ● Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme ● Collaborative, inclusive work environment Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect. About Mundipharma Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com. Join our talent pool If you’re not sure this role is right for you but you’re keen to hear about future opportunities at Mundipharma, join our talent community and be the first to hear about new roles. Additional Job Description: Primary Location: GB Cambridge Job Posting Date: 2025-11-13 Job Type: Permanent