Quality Audit Manager - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyYou'll be joining a global pharmaceutical organisation with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The business specialises in bringing complex medicines to market, including specialty generics, biosimilars, and originator brands. With a focus on quality, speed, and innovation, the company supports patients across a wide range of therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, endocrinology, and rare diseases. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values entrepreneurial thinking and continuous improvement. Your new roleThis is a UK-based Quality Audits Manager position focused on leading external audits across a diverse supplier network. You'll be responsible for maintaining a risk-based audit programme, ensuring compliance with EU GMP/GDP and other global standards. The role combines hands-on auditing with strategic oversight, including lifecycle management of approved vendors, CAPA monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, supply chain, and quality teams. You'll also contribute to documentation updates and support inspection readiness. The position requires travel for audits and regular office presence in London twice per week.What you'll need to succeedEssential requirements:

• Lead Auditor qualification (external)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical quality auditing
• Strong knowledge of EU GMP/GDP and global regulatory frameworks
• Experience auditing sterile manufacturing, biosimilars, and medical devices
• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology or equivalent
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally for audits
• Comfortable commuting to the London office twice-weekly (Tuesdays mandatory)

Key skills:

• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Proven ability to make decisions based on risk
• Team-oriented with leadership potential

Desirable:

• Experience with SAP ERP systems
• Familiarity with health authority inspection processes

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