Quality & Compliance
We recruit quality assurance, health and safety and compliance professionals at all levels, alongside CSV engineers and validation specialists, across the UK and Europe within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, medical devices, food, environmental and contract testing organisations. We understand the regulatory environments our candidates work within and the difference between simply meeting requirements and embedding quality throughout an organisation. It’s specialist quality and compliance recruitment built on genuine industry understanding.
How we can help
We recruit Quality Assurance and Compliance professionals across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, medical device, food, environmental and contract testing organisations, from QA Officers and Validation Specialists through to Quality Managers and senior leadership appointments. Our expertise spans GxP and ISO-regulated environments, alongside CMC, computer systems validation (CSV), validation, quality systems. health and safety within FDA and MHRA-regulated environments. Our scientific backgrounds help us understand both the technical and regulatory context behind each role.
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Quality and Compliance disciplines we recruit for
Quality and compliance roles can require very different expertise depending on the industry, regulatory framework and working environment. We look beyond job titles to understand the standards and regulations candidates have worked within, their experience of audits, inspections, submissions and quality systems, and the products or laboratories they have supported. From QA Auditors ensuring GLP compliance to Consultants supporting laboratories through ISO 17025 accreditation, we understand the differences that matter when finding the right person.
Which quality and compliance disciplines does VRS recruit for?
Our expertise spans Quality Assurance across GxP and ISO-regulated environments, including GMP, GLP, GCP, OECD GLP and ISO 17025. We also recruit across Health and Safety, CMC, Computer Systems Validation (CSV), equipment validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), Quality Management Systems, auditing and inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance.
Beyond QA, what other compliance roles sit within this sector?
We recruit Qualified Persons (QPs), Health and Safety Managers, Technical Writers, Validation and CSV Specialists, Auditors, Health & Safety professionals and Operational Excellence specialists working across regulated scientific environments. We also support more specialist appointments where quality or compliance expertise is central to the role, including Lean Six Sigma and facilities positions.
Quality & Compliance roles we recruit for
From QA Officers through to Heads of Quality, Health and Safety, and Qualified Persons (QPs), we recruit across all levels of experience. Typical roles include QA Officers, QA Advisors, QA Specialists, QA Managers, Quality Team Leaders, Regulatory Affairs Specialists and Managers, Validation Engineers, CSV Engineers, Validation Leads, Technical Writers and senior Quality & Compliance leadership appointments.
Does VRS handle Qualified Person searches?
Absolutely! We recruit Qualified Persons (QPs) for pharmaceutical manufacturing and batch release, including senior and confidential appointments. Where discretion is particularly important, our retained search service allows us to approach suitably qualified professionals confidentially and manage the process with the appropriate level of sensitivity.
Which Quality & Compliance contract assignments does VRS recruit for?
Pretty much any! We recruit contractors across Quality & Compliance roles. From specialist resource for audits, inspections, remediation, validation and submissions, to specific projects such as achieving accreditation or simply providing additional support during a particularly busy period.
Industries we recruit for
Our Quality & Compliance recruitment expertise spans pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, biotechnology, CROs, medical devices and contract testing laboratories. We also support food, environmental and other ISO-regulated laboratories, recruiting quality and compliance professionals across everything from established global organisations to growing businesses building their quality and regulatory functions.
Which UK regions hire the most QA and Compliance professionals?
Quality & Compliance opportunities exist across the UK, reflecting the breadth of industries requiring quality and regulatory expertise. Major life science hubs include Cambridge, Oxford, London and Stevenage, alongside strong pharmaceutical and scientific clusters across Cheshire and the North West, the Midlands, Yorkshire and Scotland. We also recruit Quality professionals into food, environmental and contract testing laboratories across the country, so opportunities are by no means limited to the traditional pharmaceutical and biotechnology hubs!
How does Quality Assurance hiring differ across pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies?
The regulatory environment and required experience can vary considerably. Pharmaceutical QA typically centres on GMP quality systems, batch documentation and release, while growing biotech companies may need professionals who can develop quality systems as the business grows. Medical device QA brings different requirements again, including ISO 13485, design controls and medical device regulations. Understanding these differences helps us identify candidates with experience that genuinely matches the environment they’ll be working in.
Absolutely! We recruit Quality & Compliance professionals across the UK, Europe and North America. From our Paris office, we support Quality & Compliance recruitment throughout Europe, with regular opportunities in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Belgium and the Nordic countries. Our US office covers Quality & Compliance recruitment across North America, too!