Quality Systems (QMS) Project Manager (Contract)
Hays Life Sciences
Your new company
A global leader within the biopharmaceutical industry, with a strong international footprint, they deliver innovative solutions spanning manufacturing, laboratory services, and supply chain operations.
Currently undergoing a major transformation, the business is investing heavily in strengthening and harmonising its Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure consistent compliance, operational efficiency, and inspection readiness across its network of sites and supplier partnerships.
Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement, the organisation offers the opportunity to work on high-impact programmes that directly influence quality standards and regulatory excellence on a global scale.
Your new role
As a Senior Quality Systems (QMS) Project Manager, you will lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on harmonising and enhancing global quality systems.Operating within a PMO framework, you will drive the delivery of large-scale QMS programmes, working cross-functionally with stakeholders across Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Regulatory functions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading global QMS transformation and harmonisation programmes
- Establishing governance frameworks, programme plans, and delivery milestones
- Driving integration of key quality processes (CAPA, Change Control, Audit, Supplier Quality, etc.)
- Managing risks, compliance requirements, and operational dependencies
- Supporting audit readiness and regulatory inspections
- Collaborating with digital/IT teams on QMS system enhancements
- Providing clear reporting and updates to senior leadership
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience delivering QMS transformation or quality systems programmes within a regulated life sciences environment
- Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, FDA, ISO 13485 and global quality frameworks
- Demonstrated experience in project/programme management within a PMO structure
- Expertise across key QMS processes including CAPA, change control, audits, and supplier quality
- Experience working cross-functionally across global teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including at senior level
- Background in implementing or improving enterprise quality or digital QMS platforms (DESIRABLE)
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (ADVANTAGEOUS)
Must have Full Right to Work in the UK - No Sponsorship provided
What you'll get in return
- Competitive hourly rate with full-time contract hours
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact global transformation programme
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic initiatives
- Flexible, predominantly remote working model
- Potential for contract extension based on project delivery
What you need to do now
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