Quality Manager

CK Group are recruiting for a Quality Manager to join a

Pharmaceutical Services Company in Central Belt Scotland.

This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and hybrid working available.

The Role

The Quality Manager ensures that the laboratory services meet the highest regulatory, industry, and client standards. This role leads the Quality function to ensure the systems are inspection-ready at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, develop, and continuously improve the QMS in line with GMP, GLP, ISO 17025, and client requirements.
• Oversee document control, ensuring SOPs, policies, and records remain current, accurate, and reflective of best practice.
• Lead internal audits, management reviews, and risk assessments, embedding quality into all aspects of our work.
• Manage and ensure timely closure of deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Act as lead contact for MHRA, FDA, and other regulatory inspections, as well as client audits.
• Support client projects and technical discussions to ensure full alignment with quality expectations.
• Lead and mentor the Quality team, fostering accountability, ownership, and professional development.

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences).
• Substantial quality management experience in a contract laboratory, CRO, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, ISO 17025, and other applicable standards in pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
• Track record of successful regulatory inspections and client audit management.
• Proven experience of leading and enhancing QMS systems.
• Line management or leadership experience.

• Familiarity with electronic QMS platforms advantageous.

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 155 724 in all correspondence.

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