Senior Quality Manager

Senior Quality Manager

Location: Dartford, Kent

Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Bonus

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Arrangement: Initially Site-Based | Hybrid Working After Probation | Flexible Hours

We’re working exclusively with an international pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Senior Quality Manager.

This is a senior leadership opportunity, taking overall responsibility for the site's Quality Assurance function, including the Quality Management System, raw materials, finished goods and auditing teams.

You'll play a key role in driving quality strategy, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, whilst developing high-performing teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and continually improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS)

Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, EXCiPACT and IPEC guidelines

Oversee raw material and finished product quality assurance, including product release decisions

Lead, develop and manage multidisciplinary quality teams

Manage quality audits, regulatory compliance and customer quality requirements

Oversee change control, CAPA, quality risk management and controlled documentation

Drive continuous improvement and strengthen quality culture across the site

Collaborate with senior leadership and global teams to deliver strategic quality objectives

About You:

Pharmaceutical industry knowledge is essential

Extensive Quality Assurance leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems

Knowledge of EXCiPACT and IPEC guidelines

Experience overseeing raw material and finished product quality activities

Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary quality teams

Strong audit management, root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience

Commercial awareness and confidence influencing senior stakeholders

What's on Offer?

£80,000 – £85,000 basic salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave

Pension with double-matched contributions up to 10%

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Income protection insurance

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working following successful completion of probation

Training and development opportunities

The role will initially be site-based during probation, with hybrid working available once established.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion