At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance with GDP, GMP, and GPhC while supporting quality systems at a new distribution centre.
- Company: The company is the UK's leading supplier of medical aesthetic products, established over 30 years ago.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £55,000 to £65,000 plus an annual bonus and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Role involves occasional travel and is based in Northamptonshire.
- Why this job: Shape the future of quality in a brand-new distribution centre with significant responsibilities.
- Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance or Life Sciences and three years' experience in pharmaceutical QA.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Company: UK's leading supplier of medical aesthetic products and services.
Location: Northamptonshire (with occasional travel).
Salary & Benefits: £55,000 – £65,000 plus annual bonus and company benefits.
Shape the future of quality at a brand‑new distribution centre.
The Company: Founded over 30 years ago, the company is the UK's leading supplier of medical aesthetic products, devices, education and business solutions. It partners with globally recognised brands to help aesthetic professionals deliver exceptional patient outcomes and grow successful businesses. The company supports over 12,000 clinics across the UK and Ireland with a comprehensive portfolio spanning skincare, injectables, energy‑based devices, software and education services.
The Role: Reporting to the Head of Quality & Responsible Person, the successful candidate will take a leading role in supporting the launch and ongoing operation of the new Midlands distribution centre. As the site Quality Manager, you will ensure compliance with GDP, GMP and GPhC requirements while supporting the development and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems across the business.
- Site Start‑Up & Quality Leadership: Support quality and compliance activities for the launch of the new distribution centre. Help establish robust quality systems, procedures and controls to support operational readiness. Promote a proactive quality culture across the new site and wider business. Support implementation of best practices ensuring compliance and operational excellence from day one.
- Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Act as the Responsible Person (RP) in accordance with WDA(H) licence requirements. Implement and maintain GDP, GMP and GPhC regulatory standards. Oversee operational licences, including WDA(H) and MS licences. Assist Head of Quality in maintaining compliance across all operations.
- Quality Management System: Oversee and maintain key QMS elements: document control, change control, deviations and CAPAs, complaint management, validation activities. Develop, review and improve quality procedures, protocols and documentation. Support customer and supplier qualification and re‑qualification activities. Manage outsourced activity qualification processes.
- Risk Management & Continuous Improvement: Conduct quality risk assessments and support risk mitigation activities. Investigate temperature excursions and perform impact assessments. Manage product recall activities as required. Analyse quality metrics and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and processes.
- Auditing & Training: Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. Deliver and maintain GDP/GMP training programmes across the organisation. Host and coordinate Quality Management Review meetings. Provide expert QA guidance and support to cross‑functional teams. Communicate with regulators, suppliers and customers on quality‑related matters.
The Candidate: The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise and practical experience to the role.
- Essential Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Life Sciences or a related discipline. Minimum three years' experience within a pharmaceutical Quality Assurance environment. Background in logistics distribution and supply chain. Strong knowledge of GDP, GMP and broader GxP requirements. Experience managing QMS within a regulated environment. Previous Responsible Person (RP) experience operating under a WDA(H) licence. Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. High attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Exposure to successful and sizeable start‑up operations. Commute to Northamptonshire area, 4 days per week.
- Desirable: Experience supporting site start‑up, expansion or operational change projects. Lean Six Sigma knowledge or experience. Experience operating under similar licence conditions.
The Package: Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 Annual performance bonus Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday. Additional holiday entitlement with length of service. Staff discount scheme. Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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Located in Northamptonshire, this company supports over 12,000 clinics across the UK and Ireland. Employees enjoy benefits like a company pension scheme and ongoing learning opportunities, fostering professional growth in the medical aesthetics sector.
