Hobson Prior are in search for an Interim Head of QA to join a leading organisation focused on advancing the growth of cell and gene therapy research across the UK, helping to promote the use of these therapies throughout the health services all over the world. This position will be on a 6-month FTC based in Stevenage.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will directly report to the Director of Quality with close interaction with the Manufacturing Centre management team.
• Accountable to assist the Director of Quality with the recruitment and development of a high performing Quality team.
• Partake with or delegate for the Director of Quality in managing collaborator interactions and securing new business.
• Lead the preparation for and the management of regulatory agency and Collaborator inspections (this may include audit co-hosting with the Director of Quality).
• Ensure the QMS is fit for purpose for a multi-purpose, multi-Collaborator facility.
• Provide general quality subject matter expertise.
• Provide compliance support by providing advice and facilitating the escalation of compliance issues through the appropriate routes.

Key Skills:

• Has a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a cost-effective way.
• Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner.
• Project ownership and pride in its delivery.
• Flexibility towards work assignments and new learning.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements:

• Educated to Degree level in a life sciences discipline.
• Member of the Chartered Quality Institute - Chartered quality professional (desirable).
• Experience of building and establishing GMP quality systems in a Phase III/commercial biologicals, vaccines, cell or gene therapies manufacturing facility.
• Previous exposure to R and D interfacing environment.
• Experience in interacting with the regulatory authorities.
• Experience in interacting with clients and collaborators.
• Extensive knowledge of EU / MHRA and US / FDA regulatory environments.
• Familiar with global standards related to quality e.g. ISO 9001.
• Significant experience working as a senior quality manager in biologics and preferably cellular and/or gene therapies.
• Track record of successful line management.

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