Quality Operations Manager

Quality Operations Manager

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We are looking for a Quality Operations Manager to join our Quality team on a full‑time, permanent basis. The role will be based at our Innovation Centre in Bedford, UK, with option for hybrid working.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to take a leading role in ensuring compliance and driving quality excellence across global manufacturing and distribution partners. The role will involve both strategic oversight and hands‑on management of quality operations to support lifecycle management of base business and new product introductions (NPI).

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, detail‑oriented, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards of product quality and compliance. Applicants will have the ability to collaborate effectively across organisational boundaries and influence a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. The role holder will be expected to represent the company to the highest professional standards, so strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be results‑focused
, embrace learning and bring a positive energy
. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for our consumers.

Previous experience in leading quality assurance for medical devices or IVDs is essential, along with a deep understanding of ISO 13485 and other international standards. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in managing quality relationships with external manufacturing and distribution partners and will be confident in leading audits and inspections, with a willingness to travel. A high level of IT literacy is required, and familiarity with ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, MDSAP, and IVDR would be advantageous.

• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑ratio)
• Company pension scheme including competitive employer’s contribution
• Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company supported employee Health & Wellbeing programme
• Life assurance
• Free electrical car charging points
• Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London (road & rail)

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you, at any stage during the application process, just let us know how we can help.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Quality Assurance
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing