Site Quality Head Swindon
Covingham, Swindon
Key information
- Publication date:12 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Covingham, Swindon
Job summary
Join Thermo Fisher as the Site Quality Director in Swindon, UK! This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead quality and compliance in aseptic operations.
Tasks
- Lead the Quality and Regulatory team for compliance excellence.
- Continuously improve quality systems and processes on-site.
- Develop top talent while fostering a collaborative culture.
Skills
- 15+ years in pharma with experience in sterile products preferred.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills required.
- Proactive and strategic thinker with attention to detail needed.
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office
Job Description
Business Job Title: Site Quality Director Swindon
Group/Division: Pharma Services Group / Drug Product Division - Swindon Site
This role is based in Swindon, UK, we are open to candidates from the EMEA region who are willing to relocate.
Position Summary:
As the Site Quality Director, you lead the CDMO Quality and Regulatory team, ensuring outstanding quality standards and compliance across our aseptic operations. This outstanding opportunity allows you to champion a culture of excellence and innovation, strictly adhering to regulatory guidelines and GXP compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Site Quality and Regulatory team, establishing and maintaining flawless quality and compliance levels.
- Maintain and continuously improve the site quality systems and processes.
- Identify, develop, and retain top-tier talent, ensuring a strong succession plan.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that prioritizes quality and compliance.
- Develop and maintain proactive relationships with regulatory authorities and clients.
- Maintain an independent authority for any decision impacting Quality
- Act as a role model, embodying Thermo Fisher values and driving groundbreaking change.
- Act as a member of the DPD EU & APAC QLT and partner across the organization with sister sites and global functions
How You Can Make an Impact:
- Proven track record of 15+ years in the pharmaceutical industry including sterile drug products and aseptic operations. Preferred experience with CDMO, biotech, and vaccine production.
- 5+ years actings a Qualified Person is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of quality structures and regulatory bodies.
- 10+ years of leadership experience, successfully developing high-performing teams.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging senior executives.
- Strong ability to attract, hire, and develop diverse talent.
- Proactive and strategic approach, skilled at moving between details and the “big picture.”
- Learning agility with attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to make calculated, high-impact quality decisions and get results.
Join us to craft the future of our Quality function and make a tangible impact on global health initiatives!
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Covingham, Swindon
