Director Of Quality Assurance

Director of Quality Assurance

Location: Charnwood Campus, Loughborough, United Kingdom

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours.

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Ref No.: HRJOB11476

The Opportunity

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Almac Pharma Services manufacture and pack commercial drug products and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for a wide range of global pharmaceutical companies.

The expert services we provide supports the provision of medicines and treatments to patients around the world. We’re currently seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to lead the Quality Assurance department at the Charnwood Campus, Loughborough.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Quality Assurance (QA) department at the Almac Pharma Services Charnwood site. They will be responsible for the management of a dedicated team of Quality professionals to effectively meet the needs of the business and ensure compliance with Regulatory guidelines and the Almac Pharma Services Global Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS).

The post holder will be the most senior Quality person on the site and as such will act as the primary point of contact, representing the Charnwood Quality unit to the Regulatory Authorities.

The post holder will be a key part of the Site Leadership Team and will work closely with the other Directors at site to effectively manage the operations at the Charnwood site.

What we are looking for

· Degree level qualification in a science related discipline.

· Previous experience acting as a QP

· Significant experience working in a quality management role and as a QP within the pharmaceutical industry.

· Experience in leading multi-functional teams.

· Experience in the quality considerations for manufacturing operations for solid oral dosage forms and/or non-sterile liquids across development, clinical and commercial operations.

· Experience in managing the interactions with the regulatory authorities.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

Please ensure your CV clearly outlines how you meet criteria for this role – refer to the job descriptions attached to this advert for full details of the essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 31st May 2026.