Deputy Global Head of Quality (Senior Consultant)
Location: Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent
A growing international Regulatory, Compliance, and Product Development Consultancy is looking to appoint a Deputy Global Head of Quality to join its expanding global team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GCP Quality professional looking to progress into a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy environment. The position offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical development projects across the UK, Europe, and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee UK and EU Compliance Services activities
* Conduct and manage GCP audits including clinical trial site audits, CRO audits, vendor audits, qualification audits, and system audits
* Support regulatory inspection readiness activities and audit preparation
* Lead CAPA management and issue resolution activities arising from audit findings
* Perform QMS gap assessments and support the development of SOPs, policies, and quality documentation
* Provide CRO oversight and sponsor support across clinical development programmes
* Support the development and delivery of GCP training programmes
* Contribute to global quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities
* Mentor and support junior team members while helping shape the future growth of the quality function
Requirements
* Degree qualified within a Life Science, Biomedical, or related scientific discipline
* Minimum 5 years of hands‑on GCP auditing experience
* Strong experience conducting clinical trial, CRO, vendor, qualification, and system audits
* Excellent knowledge of ICH‑GCP and clinical trial compliance requirements
* Experience supporting inspection readiness and regulatory audits
* Experience managing CAPAs and quality improvement initiatives
* Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
* Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
* Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe, and occasionally internationally
If you have a strong background in Clinical Quality Assurance and GCP Auditing and would be interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply directly
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