Non Executive Director

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Barrington James Full time

Non-Executive Director – Quality Assurance

Overview:

Our client, a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company, backed by significant new investment, is seeking a Non-Executive Director (NED) to join its board. The company specialises in the manufacturing of sterile injectable vaccines and other injectables, and is looking for a seasoned professional to help strengthen its quality assurance frameworks as it scales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and leadership team on quality assurance for sterile injectables.
  • Advise on streamlining processes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Participate in 8 board meetings annually to provide oversight and input on key business and quality assurance matters.
  • Support executive leadership with expert advice and mentoring, particularly on quality frameworks and operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Must currently be in a senior position, with a proven track record of leadership and experience in quality assurance within pharmaceuticals or biotech, especially in sterile injectables.

Examples of suitable current roles include:

  • Chief Quality Officer (CQO)
  • VP of Quality Assurance
  • Head of Quality
  • Experience in scaling businesses and implementing operational excellence in regulated environments.
  • Previous board-level or senior leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, risk management, and quality control.

Time Commitment:

  • 8 board meetings per year (approximately 1 meeting every 6 weeks), with additional preparation and ad hoc advisory as needed.
  • Total time commitment will be approximately 12–15 days per year, depending on meeting preparation and additional advisory responsibilities.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a high-growth company, specialising in cutting-edge vaccines and injectables. Your expertise will directly influence its ability to scale while maintaining the highest quality standards. As part of the company’s expansion, there is potential for the NED role to transition into a permanent board position or a more hands-on executive role in the future, providing long-term career opportunities.



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