Pharmacist - Head of Quality
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £80,000 to £90,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 10% bonus + good package + career growth pathway |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Star Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KM.HC.Asc.002 |
Summary
We’re seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacist with UK experience (essential) to take ownership of operational quality and formulation strategy in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
We welcome applications from candidates with relevant expertise from the pharma industry, regulatory bodies and the NHS.
Our client is a UK success with a compelling story to share. They are in a growth phase in the UK and overseas and this a new opportunity created by that growth.
This is a senior leadership role, not a bench or research position.
You’ll oversee product release, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring life-saving medicines meet the highest standards.
Why This Role Matters -
You’ll be the quality authority for aseptic manufacturing operations, where precision and compliance are non-negotiable.
Your decisions will directly impact patient safety and the speed at which vital medicines reach those who need them most.
You’ll shape formulation strategy, oversee product lifecycle, and lead a team committed to excellence.
What you’ll need -
GPhC registration (essential)
5+ years in UK pharmaceutical QA, manufacturing, or formulation
Aseptics / Specials
Strong knowledge of GMP and MHRA Specials guidance
Regulatory audits and inspections
Leadership and process improvement skills
What you won’t be doing:
Lab-based research or bench chemistry: this is about operational leadership and quality governance.
Salary c£85,000 + 10% contractual bonus + good package. Some flex around on-site days. Possible relocation assistance (UK only).
You must have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying. Our client cannot sponsor this job or offer visa support. If your location or professional background do not meet the business need, we regret we will not be able to progress your application.
We welcome applications from candidates with relevant expertise from the pharma industry, regulatory bodies and the NHS.
Our client is a UK success with a compelling story to share. They are in a growth phase in the UK and overseas and this a new opportunity created by that growth.
This is a senior leadership role, not a bench or research position.
You’ll oversee product release, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring life-saving medicines meet the highest standards.
Why This Role Matters -
You’ll be the quality authority for aseptic manufacturing operations, where precision and compliance are non-negotiable.
Your decisions will directly impact patient safety and the speed at which vital medicines reach those who need them most.
You’ll shape formulation strategy, oversee product lifecycle, and lead a team committed to excellence.
What you’ll need -
GPhC registration (essential)
5+ years in UK pharmaceutical QA, manufacturing, or formulation
Aseptics / Specials
Strong knowledge of GMP and MHRA Specials guidance
Regulatory audits and inspections
Leadership and process improvement skills
What you won’t be doing:
Lab-based research or bench chemistry: this is about operational leadership and quality governance.
Salary c£85,000 + 10% contractual bonus + good package. Some flex around on-site days. Possible relocation assistance (UK only).
You must have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying. Our client cannot sponsor this job or offer visa support. If your location or professional background do not meet the business need, we regret we will not be able to progress your application.