About this role
Your role in the healthcare journey As Quality Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and continually improving the organisation's quality, regulatory, environmental, information security, and business continuity frameworks. This includes ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 27001, supporting medical device regulatory requirements including MHRA registrations and vigilance activities, and managing sustainability initiatives such as carbon reduction plans and Scope 3 emissions reporting. You will coordinate environmental compliance submissions, including ESOS, SECR, Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements, while supporting GDPR compliance through risk assessments and supplier management activities.
The role also involves leading business continuity planning and testing, conducting audits against J-SOX and other governance frameworks, managing facilities maintenance and contractors in line with health and safety requirements, and delivering training to employees on management systems and compliance obligations. You will be managing a team of Internal Services employees and work closely with stakeholders across the business to drive a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and effective risk management. Your profile to shape the future of healthcare The Quality Manager leads a multi-disciplined team within Sysmex UK and therefore this role requires an ability to manage a varied team which includes quality, health & safety, environment, information security and medical device regulations.
You will have experience managing people, including objective setting, coaching and appraisals. This role is responsible for ensuring that all required activities are completed effectively by the team, as well as using data and understanding of the business to interpret trends and identify strategic insights. The Quality Manager works at all levels within the organisation and must adapt as necessary to ensure this is effective. The role is key in supporting the internal culture and ensuring that employees are supported and engaged in the QHSEI and regulatory requirements of Sysmex.