Head of Quality (RP / RPi) - Pharmaceutical

<p><strong>Head of Quality (RP / RPi) | Pharmaceutical | Senior Leadership</strong></p><p><br><br>Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.<br></p><p>This isn’t just another QA leadership role.</p><p>This is a chance to step into a high-impact position within a fast-paced, commercially driven and agile pharmaceutical business supplying a wide range of products across the UK and global markets.</p><p><br></p><p>The business is going through a period of growth and evolution, with Quality playing a central role in supporting that journey. If you’re someone who thrives where quality meets commercial reality, this one’s worth a look!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You’ll take full ownership of Quality across the business, acting as Responsible Person (RP) and Responsible Person for Import (RPi) - ensuring everything is compliant, audit-ready, and built to scale.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a true leadership role. You won’t just maintain standards - you’ll shape the Quality strategy, influence decision-making and drive improvements across the wider business. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring Quality is seen as a business enabler, working closely with cross functional teams to support growth in a compliant way.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing QA team</li><li>Owning and evolving the Quality Management System (QMS)</li><li>Ensuring full compliance with GDP, GMP and MHRA regulations</li><li>Acting as RP / RPi across multiple licences</li><li>Driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence</li><li>Leading MHRA inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions</li><li>Partnering with commercial and operational teams to support business growth and decision-making</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The successful candidate for the Head of Quality role will have the following background.</strong></p><ul><li>A proven track record of leading teams within pharmaceutical quality</li><li>Strong experience operating as an RP (and ideally RPi) - essential</li><li>Deep knowledge of GDP, GMP and MHRA requirements</li><li>Someone who communicates clearly and can collaborate and influence stakeholders across the business</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused leader who can operate in a fast-moving, evolving environment</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why this role?</strong></p><ul><li>You’ll be joining a business with real momentum and exciting plans for growth</li><li>You’ll have genuine ownership and the ability to shape how Quality operates</li><li>You’ll be part of a team that values speed, quality, and commercial thinking equally</li><li>A chance to build, improve and leave a lasting impact on the organisation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>On offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base pay + market-leading benefits package (annual bonus, private healthcare, life assurance, pension scheme & a range of additional benefits)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A more detailed job description for the role will be provided at the shortlisting phase. Alternatively, you can reach out directly for more information. xwzovoh </p><p><br></p><p>***Please note, Visa sponsorship is not provided with this. The successful candidate must provide full eligibility of their legal right to work in the UK***</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Head of Quality, RP, RPi, Responsible Person, Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceuticals, GDP, Good Distribution Practice, Quality Director, Quality Manager</p>