Quality Manager
Contract Opportunity: Quality Manager (Medical Devices)
We're supporting an established medical device manufacturer looking to engage a Senior Quality Manager on a contract basis, with a strong focus on on-site leadership.
This role will suit a hands-on QA professional who is comfortable balancing both strategic oversight and operational delivery within a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment. You'll play a critical role in driving quality culture, ensuring compliance, and acting as a key decision-maker across site operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all site Quality activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, and applicable regulatory standards
- Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it remains audit-ready at all times
- Act as the primary Quality representative on site, working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams
- Drive audit readiness and lead external audits/inspections, including notified body and regulatory interactions
- Oversee CAPA, deviations, non-conformances, and root cause investigations, ensuring timely and effective closure
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen quality culture across the site
- Provide guidance and mentorship to QA teams, fostering a high-performance environment
Requirements:
- Strong background in Quality within the medical device sector (or closely related regulated industry)
- Proven experience operating in a senior, site-based QA leadership role
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485 and manufacturing/GMP environments
- Demonstrated experience managing audits and regulatory inspections
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, complex manufacturing settings
- Pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
If this could be of interest, or you know someone suitable, feel free to reach out directly.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your CV and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organisations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your CV so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customised support on how to optimise your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.