What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Quality position at Mantell Associates?
Mantell Associates are partnered with a high-quality research organisation in their search for a VP of Quality who will be a key member of the senior leadership team and hold responsibility for building, leading and executing a quality strategy.
VP of Quality - Responsibilities :
- Startup Support : Support the startup of the facility through Quality oversight of commissioning, qualification, and validation activities, ensuring that quality systems and processes are fully operational upon facility launch.
- Team Leadership & Development : Build and lead the Quality team, recruiting, training, and developing talent in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC). Foster a collaborative, high-performance Quality culture across the site.
- GMP Compliance & Oversight : Ensure the site complies with all GMP regulations, maintaining inspection readiness throughout product lifecycles. Lead regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, etc.) and client audits.
- Quality Systems & Improvement : Oversee the development and maintenance of site-specific Quality systems. Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize quality assurance and operational efficiency.
- Collaboration & Site Leadership : Partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, Facilities, Engineering, IT and other departments to integrate quality across site operations. As a member of the site leadership team, collaborate with the Site Head to align on strategic goals and quality priorities.
- Client Programs Collaboration : Collaborate with Business Development and Program Management teams to support Quality aspects of client-contracted programs, aligning with client expectations and project timelines.
VP of Quality - Requirements :
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at 44 (0)20 3854 7700.
