Description

I have a great Head of Quality & Technical role to kick start 2026 I'm working with a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company based in Wiltshire who are looking for an experienced Head of Quality to join their team. The role would lead the site’s shared quality and technical services functions, ensuring effective day-to-day collaboration with the Growing and Production units. The position is a newly created role in a rapidly expanding team and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to shape the role as the business develops. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ideally 3-5 years’ experience in GMP pharmaceutical business Experience in a quality and/or QC function People management and leadership experience Relevant degree Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment. Key Responsibilities Management and leadership of the Technical unit Line management of the QA, QC, R&D functions Mentorship and performance management of direct reports Effective planning and organisation of the unit’s day-today activities in collaboration with the other business units. Quality Enforcement of GMP practices throughout the business Generation and implementation of GxP documentation and protocols where required SME in GMP standards and any inspections or internal quality event investigations Identifying and raising deviations, participating in root cause analysis and implementing CAPA plans. Communication Working closely and communicating effectively with the Growing and Production units Tracking of key metrics and sharing with other functions and senior management team Cascading key information and strategy from the senior leadership team to the quality and technical unit. Health and Safety Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies Reporting near misses, accidents and incidents in a timely manner. Controlled Drugs Following company and HO procedures for the handling and destruction of controlled drug material No criminal record, required to pass EDBS check