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Position Summary: As the Site Quality Director, you lead the CDMO Quality and Regulatory team, ensuring outstanding quality standards and compliance across our aseptic operations. This opportunity allows you to champion a culture of excellence and innovation, strictly adhering to regulatory guidelines and GXP compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Site Quality and Regulatory team, establishing and maintaining flawless quality and compliance levels.
* Maintain and continuously improve the site quality systems and processes.
* Identify, develop, and retain top-tier talent, ensuring a strong succession plan.
* Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that prioritizes quality and compliance.
* Develop and maintain proactive relationships with regulatory authorities and clients.
* Maintain an independent authority for any decision impacting Quality.
* Act as a role model, embodying Thermo Fisher values and driving groundbreaking change.
* Act as a member of the DPD EU & APAC QLT and partner across the organization with sister sites and global functions.
How You Can Make an Impact
* Proven track record of 15+ years in the pharmaceutical industry including sterile drug products and aseptic operations. Preferred experience with CDMO, biotech, and vaccine production.
* 5+ years acting as a Qualified Person is preferred.
* Extensive knowledge of quality structures and regulatory bodies.
* 10+ years of leadership experience, successfully developing high-performing teams.
* Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging senior executives.
* Strong ability to attract, hire, and develop diverse talent.
* Proactive and strategic approach, skilled at moving between details and the “big picture.”
* Learning agility with attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to make calculated, high-impact quality decisions and get results.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Engineering
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
Location: Swindon, UK (open to candidates from the EMEA region who are willing to relocate).
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