Senior Director Quality Assurance - MedTech (UK)

Summary

We are partnered with a rapidly scaling MedTech company at the forefront of Neurotechnology to appoint a Senior Director of Quality. This newly created role will lead the evolution of the Quality function as the organisation scales, with a focus on building robust, inspection-ready systems, developing a high-performing team, and embedding quality as a true business partner. Reporting to the COO, this is a senior, on-site leadership role with global scope across the U.S. and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and execute the global quality strategy to support business growth and increasing organisational maturity.
• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with FDA, ISO 13485, and EU MDR requirements.
• Ensure sustained inspection readiness while maintaining practical, scalable quality processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing Quality organisation, including upskilling middle management.
• Oversee quality operations, quality programmes, and supplier/manufacturing quality activities.
• Act as a trusted, cross-functional partner to Operations, R&D, Regulatory, and senior leadership.
• Champion a pragmatic quality culture that supports the business rather than constrains it.

Requirements

• Significant experience in medical device quality within regulated environments (FDA and EU)
• Prior experience at Head of Quality, Senior Director, or equivalent senior leadership level
• Proven track record of scaling quality systems and teams in growing MedTech organisations
• Strong background in product quality, quality systems, and operational quality (not regulatory-led)
• Experience with complex or active medical devices; Neuro or energy-based technologies preferred
• Hands-on, people-focused leader with a collaborative, low-ego leadership style
• Comfortable operating on site in a fast-paced, evolving environment (no hybrid / no visa sponsorship)
• Class II Medical Device experience.
• 10yrs experience in MedTech industry and experiencing scale with a startup.
• Science or Engineering degree.

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