Senior Strategic QA Manager for Oncology Scale-up

Title: Senior Strategic QA Manager

Location: UK (remote)

Sector: Oncology

Contract: Permanent on a part-time basis or freelancers considered

SciNova are supporting an international late-stage Oncology scale-up who are searching for a Senior QA Strategic Manager during a critical phase of growth. This role will play a central part in driving GMP readiness and preparing the organisation for global health authority inspections, including FDA and EMA. This is a hands-on and strategic position, working closely with c-suite and senior stakeholders to ensure robust, phase-appropriate Quality systems aligned with EU and US regulatory expectations.

The role is fully remote within the UK and offers flexibility through either a freelance engagement or a permanent part-time contract.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide strategic Quality leadership across late-stage clinical development and transition to commercialisation.
• Lead and deliver GMP readiness activities in preparation for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Drive inspection readiness and act as a key QA lead for FDA and EMA inspections.

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• Ensure compliance with GLP/GMP/GCP requirements.
• Lead, maintain, and scale the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure inspection readiness.
• Act as a senior QA partner to Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Supply Chain, and other critical internal stakeholders.
• Plan and lead internal audits, mock inspections, health authority inspections, and vendor audits.
• Provide mentorship, training and guidance to the existing QA team.

Role requirements:

• MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience in a senior QA position within the Biotech/Biopharma stage leading late stage development (II/III) projects preferably within oncology (other therapeutic areas considered).
• Demonstrated experience delivering GMP and inspection readiness for FDA and EMA.
• Experienced in mentoring, guiding and training internal QA professionals.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.

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• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior leadership and external partners
• Fluent English.
• Obtain the right to work in the UK without need for sponsorship.

What my client offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Excellent professional development and growth opportunities.
• Fast-paced scale-up culture.

How to apply:

Send your CV to lauren.howes@scinovasearch.com or apply via LinkedIn.