Job Title:  Head of Quality, UK Third Party, QP

Role Details

Associate Director, Third Party Quality, Qualified Person

Role: Full-time, permanent

Location: Barnstaple, Devon

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

Reporting to and providing direct support to the Director Supplier Quality through the execution of activities within the Third Party Quality function and the wider Supplier Quality function as required.  You will lead the UK/EU Third Party Quality teams, providing Qualified Person (QP), expertise and ensuring quality oversight of Third Party Suppliers/Service providers and the associated products sourced. 

Ensure compliance with EMENA applicable regulations and guidelines for Human, Veterinary, Medical Devices and other non-medicinal product types manufactured, packed, QC tested and/or QP Certified by third parties where Accord are the Marketing Authorisation Holder.

Purpose of the Role:

The following activities will be performed thereby ensuring Product Quality, GMP and patient safety is maintained for Third Party manufactured/packed products supplied to the market and regulatory compliance commitments are met;

• Lead an effective and compliant Third Party Quality team within the Supplier Quality function.
• Conduct activities in accordance with applicable UK Statutory Instruments, carry out the routine QP duties, conduct quality investigations, support quality projects, and QP certify third party batches under Accord-UK MIA, MIA(IMP), and ManA.
• Ensure complete visibility of supply chains for third party products and be able to coordinate regulatory notifications and product recalls for these products
• To ensure Quality Technical Agreements, Manufacture & Supply Agreements, are in place for all outsourced activities as appropriate
• To ensure Product Quality Reviews are performed for all third party manufactured products
• Approval of Quality documentation including but not limited to validation, analytical method transfer, product quality reviews, technical agreements and Regulatory information documents
• To ensure Quality activities are performed to support New Product Introductions/Product Discontinuations
• Work with the Regulatory Affairs functions to ensure compliant MA maintenance and robust variation renewal/approval procedures are in place
• To perform supplier/service provider site audits as required
• Promote continuous improvement of the Pharmaceutical Quality System (human or veterinary or equivalent system for Medical Devices)

The Person

• Member of either Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Royal Society of Biology or Royal Society of Chemistry
• Eligible to act as a Qualified person (QP) on MIA, MIA(IMP) and ManA once granted, eligible to certify batches in line with UK Statutory Instruments
• Degree in science discipline

• Detailed understanding and significant practical experience of UK and EU GMDP for human and veterinary medicines, medical devices and other product types (e.g. Cosmetics, Food supplements, etc) across multiple dosage forms

• Knowledge of UK and EU quality related pharmaceutical regulations, guidance and standards
• Experience of conducting quality based investigations and root cause analysis
• Experience of conducting self-inspections and external audits of contract manufacturers/packers and service providers
• Excellent communicator
• Decisive thinker able to work within agreed timescales

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 19/12/25. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. 

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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