Head of Quality in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job description

Head of Operational Quality & Formulation

North-East

SRG is working with a leading sterile pharmaceutical company who has become a leader in specials with an ever-expanding footprint, supplying hard-to-source product to patients who need them.

They are now looking for a Head of Operational Quality & Formulation to be based at their site in the North-East Near Newcastle and oversee the formulation and Safe & timely release of life saving products.

The Role:

As the Head of Operational Quality & Formulation you will be overseeing the Quality, Formulation & Production teams ensuring GMP & regulatory compliance of manufactured specials products, making sure they are released for the patients who need them.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the Quality Controller for the Manufacturers Specials Licence.
• Establish, review & monitor Key quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee new product introduction, assessing feasibility and guiding new formulations to production readiness.
• Design & oversee stability programs, pharmacovigilance systems and ensure compliance with GMP, GDP & MHRA.
• Lead investigations of deviations, complaints & root causes, implementing CAPAs.

Required:

• A degree or higher qualification/ equivalent experience in relevant scientific field.
• GPhC registration is essential.
• Proven experience in a pharmaceutical formulation, QA or manufacturing with a strong knowledge of GMP, GDP & MHRA Specials guidance.
• Strong management & project coordination skills.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English