Director of Quality

Director of Quality - Permanent - New Hampshire

Are you passionate about quality and precision? Join our client as Director of Quality and help ensure top-tier standards every day.

Proclinical is seeking a Director of Quality to lead quality governance, FDA regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role will ensure alignment with compliance standards and operational goals. You will collaborate across departments to maintain regulatory readiness, drive process improvements, and uphold product quality standards.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a comparable scientific or technical discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations for OTC drugs and cosmetics, including cGMP requirements and validation methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading FDA inspections and coordinating effective responses to regulatory findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently in audit-level discussions.
• Proven capability in maintaining, enhancing, and driving Quality Management Systems within a regulated setting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP platforms and electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).
• Strong collaborative approach combined with effective project management, analytical thinking, and budget oversight skills.

The Director of Quality's responsibilities will be:

• Provide leadership and oversight across Quality functions, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, and FDA compliance.
• Design, implement, and sustain a robust, scalable Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure full compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP standards, and internal quality policies across manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and supply chain activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed quality systems and support regulatory submissions, audits, and certifications.
• Track, analyse, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) covering batch release, deviation trends, CAPA effectiveness, audit readiness, and overall product quality.
• Act as the primary quality representative during FDA inspections and regulatory audits, including preparation of responses and corrective action plans.
• Oversee Quality frameworks for contract packagers and third‑party manufacturers to ensure compliance and performance accountability.
• Manage Quality Unit resource planning, headcount, and budgetary requirements.
• Champion environmentally responsible practices in alignment with organisational sustainability goals.

Compensation:

• $100,000 to $120,000 per annum.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Alex Bill at a.bill@proclinical.com

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Salary : $100,000 - $120,000