Head of Quality

Walker Cole International is partnering with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer in East Yorkshire to appoint a Head of Quality. This senior leadership role will drive Quality strategy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across a GMP-regulated manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities for the Head of Quality:

• Lead and develop QA and QC teams, ensuring robust Quality delivery across site operations
• Own and enhance the Quality Management System, maintaining compliance with EU GMP, FDA, MHRA, and ICH Q7
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, batch release, and Quality governance at site level
• Provide Quality leadership across technology transfer, validation, and process implementation

The Head of Quality will have:

• Senior Quality leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong expertise in GMP, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness
• Background in Quality Systems, QC, or analytical laboratory environments
• Degree-qualified in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, or a related discipline

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