Position Summary

This full-time position working in our Cambridge office on a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days in the office).

As a Director of Quality Assurance at Cycle Pharmaceuticals, you will be accountable for all aspects of Quality ensuring that our products, processes and partners meet the highest regulatory standards. As a member of the leadership team, reporting directly into the CEO, you’ll contribute directly to Cycle Pharmaceuticals growth and help us deliver life-changing drugs ultimately improving our patient’s lives. You will inspire and mentor your team, foster collaboration across the business, and embed a mindset where quality is seen not just as a requirement, but as a shared responsibility and a core part of how we care for patients.

You’ll collaborate closely with various other departments in the business including Supply Chain, Regulatory, Project Management, Pharmacovigilance and Legal while, also building strong relationships with external CMO’s, FDA and external regulatory authorities.

Our Company

At Cycle, we believe that Every Single Patient Matters. This is at the heart of our work and were looking for people to join our team who share our vision. We know that life-changing treatments need life-improving product support to match, because when you put the two together, great things can happen.

Our core focus areas include rare metabolic, immunological, and neurological genetic conditions, where we improve existing drugs, repurpose them for new uses, and bring generics back to market. Using cutting-edge drug delivery technologies, we enhance the efficiency of treatments, offering patients greater freedom and choice. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with a significant US presence, Cycle has scaled rapidly and was named one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies by The Sunday Times (Sunday Times 100 2024 & Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025).

If you want to know more about what we do then, why not check out our website below and look at some of our patient stories: Patient Stories - Cycle Pharma

What you’ll be doing in this role

• Serve as the Responsible Person (RP) on the MHRA Wholesale Dealer Authorisation (WDA full compliance and oversight).
• Take ownership for the importation, storage and distribution activities on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Registration.
• Define and deliver the Quality strategy aligned with business priorities, driving performance against agreed goals.
• Lead and oversee all QA systems ensuring compliance with GDP, GMP, GCP, GPvP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management system proactively identifying, assessing and controlling risks.
• Ensure compliance with licences, legislation and regulatory obligations, with a primary focus on US FDA and UK MHRA requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in departmental operations, balancing regulatory standards with operational efficiency and commercial needs
• Direct the investigation and resolution of quality issues including discrepancies, complaints, and failures, ensuring a timely and documented review.
• Develop, approve and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that are both compliant and practical for the business.
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments, translating implications into clear guidance for the Executive Team and wider organisation.
• Manage, mentor and support the Quality team, providing clear direction, professional growth and commitment to patient-focused excellence.

The following skills and experience will be important in helping to set you up to succeed and thrive in this role

• Scientific degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Significant senior-level experience in Quality within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Expertise in outsourced manufacturing, supply chain quality and global regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in the management of eQMS systems such as Qualio or Q-Pulse.
• US distribution and FDA quality compliance experience.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement in balancing regulatory and commercial considerations.
• Strong communication skills and able to build relationships internally with colleagues and externally with suppliers.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with a record of delivering complex quality initiatives.
• Independent, decisive and hands-on, with a focus on practical outcomes and continuous improvement.

What can we offer to you

In addition to being part of a great team and doing things that will make a real difference to patients, you will enjoy all the benefits that brings:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A collaborative high performing work environment
• Performance based bonus
• Opportunity to join a fast growing and driven business
• Company pension scheme
• 100% employer paid membership for Private Health Insurance
• Life and Critical Illness Insurance
• Regular team building events and an agile working environment

Diversity and Inclusion

Cycle Pharmaceuticals is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, positive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and embrace diversity, and we are working to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We value your unique contributions and encourage you to join us in shaping a more inclusive future. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether during the application process or in the workplace - we will be happy to support your needs. At Cycle, equality, inclusion, and respect are at the core of everything we do. We fully comply with all applicable employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, work authorization, and employment eligibility verification.