Quality Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
I am working on an exciting project where my client is looking to hire a Quality Manager working on a sterile manufacturing in South London site where you will develop and implement strategies to achieve quality objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity working as an integral part of the Senior Quality Leadership team with a leading, rapidly growing global healthcare company who are well respected in the life science industry.
This role will offer you:
- The opportunity to work with a global pharmaceutical company in a highly strategic role as part of the senior leadership team
- A cross-functional role with lots of exposure across the wider business
- Continuous development opportunities and a long-term career within a dynamic and stimulating environment.
- To work in a fast-paced, globally recognised pharmaceutical company
- Work at the forefront of science
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing quality strategies to achieve quality goals and objectives
- Managing your own QA team
- Management, review and implementation of quality systems and leading continuous improvement across the site
- Ensuring compliance to MHRA and EU GMP requirements as well as internal QMS policies
- Liaising with Manufacturing, Engineering and Validation departments to ensure the unit meets quality expectations
You will bring the following:
- Excellent experience within quality assurance and the management of quality management systems
- GMP experience working on a aseptic or sterile manufacturing facility
- Experience within a leadership role
- BSc or MSc in a relevant Life Sciences subject
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Croydon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sterile processing: 1 year (required)
- Quality management: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Quality Manager roles across BioTalent's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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