Head of Quality

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Head of Quality

Sector: Pharmaceuticals/ Biopharma/ Medical Cannabis

Type of role: Permanent

Location: East London

Office expectation: The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 4 days a week, with working from home on a Thursday, please note this is essential

Salary range: Negotiable depending on skill and experience

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave (which includes your birthday and public holidays)

• Private Medical Insurance

• Gym discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

• Fantastic modern office environment with amenities

• Strong leadership and support team

• Discretionary annual bonus

We are currently supporting a fast-growing UK pharmaceutical organisation operating in the medical cannabis and tele-health space in their search for a Head of Quality / Responsible Person (RP) . The business has built a strong regulatory and operational foundation and is now entering its next phase of growth, creating the need for an experienced quality leader to take ownership of the WDA licence and further evolve the Quality Management System in line with MHRA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Person (RP) for the company’s WDA licence, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Maintain ongoing inspection readiness for regulatory bodies including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and UK Home Office.

• Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits and authority interactions.

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to support operational growth and evolving regulatory requirements.

• Conduct gap analyses and risk assessments to strengthen quality processes and ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice standards.

• Oversee CAPA programmes, deviation management and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

• Provide leadership and direction to the Quality function, including mentoring and supporting the Quality Assurance team.

• Ensure compliant handling and distribution of controlled drugs and unlicensed medicines, including Cannabis‑Based Products for Medicinal Use where applicable.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to support regulatory strategy, licence applications and operational expansion.

• Implement data-driven monitoring and reporting of quality metrics, helping to embed compliance across both pharmaceutical and clinical operations.

• Promote a culture of quality and regulatory accountability across the organisation.

Essential Requirements

• Eligibility to be named as a Responsible Person (RP) on a UK Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) licence, recognised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

• Demonstrable experience operating within a pharmaceutical wholesale or distribution environment.

• Strong knowledge of Good Distribution Practice regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems.

• Experience supporting or leading regulatory inspections and audits.

• Familiarity with the handling and distribution of controlled drugs and unlicensed medicines.

• A scientific background, ideally with a degree in pharmacy, life sciences or a related discipline.

• Proven experience developing, managing or improving Quality Management Systems (QMS) in a regulated environment.

• Ability to work closely with senior leadership while maintaining regulatory independence and integrity.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use or within the medical cannabis sector.

• Exposure to pharmaceutical licence applications or regulatory expansion projects.

• Experience implementing technology or automation within quality systems.

• Background working in rapidly growing or emerging regulated markets.