Senior Quality Manager
Company: Cranleigh STEM
Role summary
Senior Quality Manager is a full-time role at Cranleigh STEM in Dartford, England, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-20. Salary: GBP 80,000–85,000 per year. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Senior Quality Manager
- Company
- Cranleigh STEM
- Location
- Dartford, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- QA & Testing
- Salary
- GBP 80,000–85,000 per year
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-10-20
You’ll have the chance to lead the quality assurance operations for a major international pharmaceutical site, offering a great salary and a transition to flexible hybrid working once you’ve settled in. It’s a fantastic career step if you're looking for a leadership role where you can truly shape site-wide quality standards and systems.
Job description
Senior Quality Manager
Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Bonus
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Initially Site-Based | Hybrid Working After Probation | Flexible Hours
We’re working exclusively with an international pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Senior Quality Manager.
This is a senior leadership opportunity, taking overall responsibility for the site's Quality Assurance function, including the Quality Management System, raw materials, finished goods and auditing teams.
You'll play a key role in driving quality strategy, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, whilst developing high-performing teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and continually improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, EXCiPACT and IPEC guidelines
Oversee raw material and finished product quality assurance, including product release decisions
Lead, develop and manage multidisciplinary quality teams
Manage quality audits, regulatory compliance and customer quality requirements
Oversee change control, CAPA, quality risk management and controlled documentation
Drive continuous improvement and strengthen quality culture across the site
Collaborate with senior leadership and global teams to deliver strategic quality objectives
About You:
Pharmaceutical industry knowledge is essential
Extensive Quality Assurance leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems
Knowledge of EXCiPACT and IPEC guidelines
Experience overseeing raw material and finished product quality activities
Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary quality teams
Strong audit management, root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
Commercial awareness and confidence influencing senior stakeholders
What's on Offer?
£80,000 – £85,000 basic salary
Performance-related bonus scheme
25 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
Pension with double-matched contributions up to 10%
Private medical and dental cover
Life assurance – 4x basic salary
Income protection insurance
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working following successful completion of probation
Training and development opportunities
The role will initially be site-based during probation, with hybrid working available once established.
Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.