QMS Manager

Location: Yorkshire

We are supporting a fast-growing pharmaceutical services organisation with the appointment of a QMS Manager, a newly created role introduced as part of continued expansion and investment.
The business operates within a highly regulated environment, manufacturing bespoke medicines for patients with complex clinical needs alongside a national clinical homecare nursing service. As the organisation scales, this role has been created to ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) evolves in line with growth and remains robust, compliant, and fit for purpose.

QMS Manager

Location:

Chippenham (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £60,000 + excellent benefits
Newly created role Shape the QMS Grow with the business

The Role
This is a highly visible Quality leadership position, with full ownership of the organisation s Quality Management System to MHRA standards.
Based primarily at a manufacturing site in the Chippenham area, the QMS Manager will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and wider business functions, acting as the central point of expertise for QMS governance, review, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership, maintenance, and ongoing development of the QMS
• Ensuring compliance with MHRA and relevant regulatory standards
• Leading QMS governance, review cycles, and change control activities
• Supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions
• Partnering with operational teams to deliver pragmatic, compliant quality solutions
• Driving a strong quality culture across manufacturing and support functions
• Leading and developing members of the Quality team
• Supporting the business through growth, change, and expansion

About You
This role will suit an experienced Quality professional who enjoys ownership, influence, and working cross-functionally in a growing, regulated environment.
We re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience with in pharmaceutical or medical device environments
• A strong background in QMS-focused roles, with clear system ownership
• Senior QA experience, including supervisory or leadership exposure
• Confidence working closely with operations and managing change
• A science-based degree (or equivalent)
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach with the confidence to challenge and improve

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created role genuine opportunity to make the role your own
• Responsibility for leading and developing a team
• Accredited management and leadership training plan
• A growing, well-invested organisation you can build a long-term career with
• High-impact role with visibility across the wider business

Package & Working Pattern

• Salary: £60,000
• Annual Leave: 25 days (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Pension:
  Employer contribution via a leading pension provider
• Additional benefits:
  Life assurance, discretionary annual bonus, on-site benefits

Working pattern:

• Hybrid working available (typically 3 days on-site, 2 from home)
• Standard 8-hour working day with a 30-minute lunch break
• On-site parking available (limited public transport access)