Quality Assurance Manager in Galashiels

Scottish Borders | Full time | Permanent

Flexible hybrid + overnight accommodation provided if required.

Only an hour by direct train from Edinburgh and a short walk from the station. Excellent salary (level depending on experience) and package including bonus is on offer.

Working pattern: This role would initially be mostly remote but will eventually operate on a flexible hybrid basis. For those wishing to reduce commuting, there is company-provided accommodation available near the site. This structure is specifically designed to make the role practical for candidates based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Central Belt or further afield, where repeated weekly commuting would not be realistic.

Breathe Life Sciences Escape Recruitment has been appointed as the exclusive recruitment partner to Breathe Life Sciences, part of the Bioxyne Group. The business is a global research and manufacturing organisation specialising in alternative medicines, premium health supplements and novel ingredients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Australia, Breathe Life Sciences operates across the UK, EU, Japan and Australia, supplying both established brands and emerging innovators. The launch of the new Tweedbank manufacturing site marks a major phase of UK expansion, and this newly created Quality Manager role will play a critical part in shaping the site, systems and standards from day one.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Global Head of Quality, you will build and lead the Quality function for a brand-new UK manufacturing facility. This is a senior, hands-on role with real ownership. You will implement the Quality Management System, lead the site through MHRA GMP licensing, and set the long-term Quality strategy as the operation moves into full commercial manufacture. The role spans initial site build and licensing, followed by ongoing operational quality, product release and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the site Quality Management System
• Secure and retain MHRA GMP licensing for the Tweedbank facility
• Act as Qualified release authority for product supplied by the business
• Manage audits, inspections and regulatory interactions
• Oversee validation, commissioning and equipment qualification activities
• Partner closely with Production to ensure compliant, efficient operations
• Develop SOPs, risk management processes and quality documentation
• Build, coach and lead a UK-based QA support team
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and pragmatic compliance

What You'll Bring

• Proven MHRA GMP audit and inspection experience
• Background in pharmaceuticals, medical devices or regulated life sciences
• Experience supporting site start-ups, greenfield builds or new licence applications is highly desirable
• Confident operating autonomously in a senior, high-visibility role
• Pragmatic mindset. Someone who enables progress rather than blocks it

Why This Role Is Different

• Opportunity to build a Quality function from the ground up
• High autonomy with direct access to global leadership
• Fast-growing, commercially focused business rather than traditional pharma bureaucracy
• Flexible hybrid working model with overnight accommodation provided

We welcome applications from candidates based outside the Scottish Borders where overnight on-site working makes the role practical. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and should confirm their eligibility as part of the application process - Sponsorship now or in the future is not available.