Lead Quality Officer

At Vectura, we’re driven by innovation and committed to delivering excellence in pharmaceutical development. We’re looking for a Lead Quality Officer who will help shape the future of our Quality function—supporting both the development of life-changing medicines and a culture of continuous improvement.

Why This Role Exists

• To maintain and improve the Vectura Quality Management System (QMS) in line with GMP and ISO standards
• To deliver expert Quality Assurance support across projects, especially in the pharmaceutical development, pre-clinical and clinical spaces

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out a broad range of activities across the QMS including Goods In, environmental monitoring and equipment maintenance
• Supporting and investigating quality incidents including (but not limited to) deviations, CAPA, change controls, OOS and NCRs.
• Identifying process improvements and supporting the implementation of changes across the Quality System
• Generating, reviewing and maintaining all relevant GMP/ISO documentation
• Conducting detailed reviews of batch manufacturing records and associated test data
• Leading and performing internal audits, while training and mentoring junior QA staff
• Working closely with cross-functional project teams and business functions to review and guide quality in documentation
• Acting as an advocate for quality culture, embedding it across teams
• Working strategically on onsite archiving, collaborating with our GxP archivist

First 6 Months Snapshot

• Deep dive into our systems and processes
• Training and development focused on integration with Pharmaceutical Development principles
• Support in transitioning and maintaining quality standards in an evolving environment

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years in Quality Assurance within pharmaceuticals, ideally with exposure to R&D/Pharmaceutical Development
• Experience in internal audits, and working knowledge of GMP beyond just the numbers—you know how to apply it
• Desirable: Exposure to medical devices, combination products, or inhalation product manufacturing/testing
• Practical mindset, project-savvy, and comfortable mentoring junior colleagues

What We Offer

• A collaborative, innovation-focused environment
• A hands-on role with real impact on product quality and patient outcomes
• Onsite role with limited, ad hoc flexibility for remote working (negotiable based on team needs)

Apply now to join a team where quality is not just a department—it’s a culture.