Job Description

Employment Type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

35 hours

Location:

This role is based at our stunning, state-of-the-art campus near Truro, Cornwall

Closing Date:

Thursday 31st July 2025. To ensure fairness, we may close this role early if we receive a strong field of applicants before the advertised closing date.

Description:

Help set the standard for botanical drug development

At Phytome Life Sciences, were pioneering next generation botanical therapeutics. From discovery to delivery, we develop botanical research platforms and products with applications across medicine, nutrition, and materials. We're building a global platform rooted in nature, powered by science, and driven by purpose.


Were now looking for a versatile, hands-on

Quality Manager

to join our team. Youll bring deep expertise in pharmaceutical quality management systems and a practical approach to embedding quality into daily operations. This is an opportunity to shape how botanical drugs and products are developed, controlled, and released, raising the bar for an emerging field.

About the role:

This is a delivery-focused and blended QA/QC role, designed for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Youll work closely with our scientific and operational teams, taking ownership of key quality systems and processes to ensure that every aspect of our work meets the highest regulatory standards, from GMP and GLP compliance to controlled drugs record-keeping. Youll own key quality systems, lead audits and inspections readiness, and drive a culture of continuous improvement and will be the day-to-day authority on quality, providing both strategic guidance and practical delivery.

What you'll be doing:

Leading the scale and continuous improvement of ourquality and compliance standards across the organisation. Supporting with the development of, and reviewingand maintaining SOPs, CAPAs, deviations, registers, work instructions, andcompliance documentation. Overseeing version control, document workflows,and training across the team. Acting as the primary quality contact for allregulatory inspections and external audits (e.g. Home Office inspections, MHRAvisits, ISO audits, and other regulatory assessments). Maintaining accurate records for controlled drugtransport, import/export, stock control, and destruction. Supporting internal audit programmes andensuring ongoing inspection readiness Championing a culture where quality isproactively embedded into lab and site activities, not just a tick-box exercise. Monitoring relevant regulatory changes andtranslating them into operational processes. Working with colleagues and external consultantsto ensure all aspects of compliance are robust and future-ready. Exploring opportunities to leverage AI tools fordocumentation and process efficiency.

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in a Quality Assurance and/orQuality Control within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or botanical drugdevelopment. Expert understanding of GMP, GLP, and relevantregulatory frameworks for botanical or pharmaceutical products. Excellent document management and processimprovement skills. Ability to interpret regulations and translatethem into practical workflows. Experience leading audits and inspections. Experience with compliance for controlled drugs(CD) or similar regulated materials. Confident communication skills and the abilityto collaborate and influence across teams. Comfortable working in a dynamic, scalingenvironment, rolling up your sleeves as needed. Bonus: This may be your first step into a formalmanagement role, but you have the professional experience, technical expertise,and interpersonal skills to deliver autonomously, demonstrate leadership, andinfluence effectively within a small team.

What it's like here:

We're based on a 170-acre estate in Cornwall, with world-class lab facilities and an open, collaborative working environment. You'll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, stretch, and inclusion. We're a collaborative, open, and ambitious team with a strong culture of curiosity and mutual respect. You'll get to work on meaningful challenges, take ownership, and help shape a platform with global potential.

What we offer:

Increasing holiday allowance in-line with length of service Enhanced Company pension scheme Career mapping and personal development plans Enhanced parental packages Team socials, campus perks, and a collaborative environment

Hiring Process:

Submit your application

including your CV and cover letter.

Initial telephone screening call

30 minutes to explore your motivations, communication style, and culture fit.

Teams interview

1 hour focused on capabilities, experience, and alignment with our mission and team.

In person meeting

1.5 hours, to check we're the right fit for you.

If you have a medical condition or individual need that might impact your experience during the process, please let us know. We will do everything we can to support you.

Additional Information:

All successful applicants will be subject to a

Basic DBS Check

. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to employment. Offers are conditional on satisfactory references.

Direct applicants only.

We know that not everyone ticks every box, and we encourage applications from people with different experiences and backgrounds. If you're excited about this role and what were building, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

At Phytome, were committed to cultivating a positive environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate unique identities and lived experiences, and we encourage every colleague to bring their whole self to work. No matter your background, identity, or circumstances, you belong here.


If you'd like to speak to someone before applying, reach out to us at recruitment@phytomelife.com



We look forward to meeting you.



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