Deputy Global Head of Quality

Deputy Global Head of Quality (Senior Consultant)

Location: Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

A growing international Regulatory, Compliance, and Product Development Consultancy is looking to appoint a Deputy Global Head of Quality to join its expanding global team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GCP Quality professional looking to progress into a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy environment. The position offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical development projects across the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee UK and EU Compliance Services activities

• Conduct and manage GCP audits including clinical trial site audits, CRO audits, vendor audits, qualification audits, and system audits

• Support regulatory inspection readiness activities and audit preparation

• Lead CAPA management and issue resolution activities arising from audit findings

• Perform QMS gap assessments and support the development of SOPs, policies, and quality documentation

• Provide CRO oversight and sponsor support across clinical development programmes

• Support the development and delivery of GCP training programmes

• Contribute to global quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities

• Mentor and support junior team members while helping shape the future growth of the quality function

Requirements:

• Degree qualified within a Life Science, Biomedical, or related scientific discipline

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP auditing experience

• Strong experience conducting clinical trial, CRO, vendor, qualification, and system audits

• Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial compliance requirements

• Experience supporting inspection readiness and regulatory audits

• Experience managing CAPAs and quality improvement initiatives

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship

• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe, and occasionally internationally

If you have a strong background in Clinical Quality Assurance and GCP Auditing and would be interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply directly