QA Team Leader; Pharma

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a QA Team Leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and governing the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) at our Grangemouth site. This role goes beyond routine compliance — it’s about quality leadership
, risk-based decision making
, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced clinical manufacturing environment
.

You will provide quality oversight for Antibody–Drug Conjugate (ADC) and other bioconjugate drug substances/products in clinical activities, ensuring regulatory readiness while partnering with site functions to embed quality into day-to-day operations.

This role is ideal for a QA leader who thrives in collaboration, governance, and proactive quality improvement.

• Quality Governance & Systems Leadership
  • Lead governance of key PQS elements including Quality Management Reviews, PQRs, Vendor Qualification, and Audits (self-inspections, vendor, and customer audits)
  • Act as site system owner for Track Wise, ensuring effective and compliant use of the electronic QMS
  • Maintain and manage site regulatory registrations, licenses, and certifications
  • Serve as a Single Point of Contact between site QA and Corporate Quality (as delegated by the QA Manager)
• Clinical & GxP Quality Oversight
  • Ensure site and functional compliance with UK/EU/US GMP/GDP, ICH, and other applicable regional guidance
  • Provide QA leadership supporting clinical ADC manufacturing, focusing on risk-based quality decisions rather than checkbox compliance
  • Identify, analyse, and communicate GxP trends, supporting proactive risk management and mitigation plans
  • Track regulatory intelligence and inspection trends to support inspection readiness
  • Coordinate and report Quality Compliance KPIs and metrics to key stakeholders
  • Drive site-wide initiatives to reduce out-of-compliance events and improve right-first-time performance
  • Support and lead quality system and compliance improvement projects
  • Support quality investigations and ensure development of robust, effective CAPAs
  • Lead and support pre-audit preparation, audit hosting, and post-audit follow-up for customers and regulators
  • Coordinate and oversee QMS and GxP training, ensuring regulatory alignment and site engagement
  • Lead Quality Management Review meetings, clearly highlighting risks, actions, and improvement opportunities

• Strong QA leadership experience in clinical-stage GMP environments (ADC or sterile/biologics experience highly desirable)
• Deep understanding of PQS, risk management, and quality governance
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and embed quality culture
• Experience working with electronic QMS systems (Track Wise preferred)
• Confident communicator who can balance compliance, pragmatism, and business needs
• Passion for continuous improvement and modern quality thinking