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Elevation Recruitment Group is exclusively partnered with a leading medical devices manufacturer in Leeds in the search for a dynamic and experienced Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement.This is a senior, business-critical roleideal for someone with a proven background in quality leadership within regulated environments such as medical devices.Youll lead Quality and Compliance functions across both UK and international operations, ensuring regulatory readiness, driving continuous improvement, and supporting product innovation and operational efficiency. Location: Leeds Sector: Medical Devices / Manufacturing Level: Senior Leadership Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the Quality & Regulatory teams across the businessEnsure full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDR 2017/745, and FDA 21 CFR 820Oversee internal/external audits, QMS improvements, and non-conformance processesCollaborate with R&D and Supply Chain to embed quality into all stages of product developmentChampion Lean initiatives, cost reduction projects (COPQ, NCR), and continuous improvementAct as the key Quality representative at board and external regulatory meetingsMaintain reporting and KPIs to track compliance and quality performance We're looking for:Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001 & ISO 13485Strong knowledge of MDD, MDR, FDA, and ISO regulatory frameworksProven leadership experience in quality & regulatory roles (medical, engineering, or manufacturing)Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum)Experience with supplier quality, QMS, and product lifecycle documentation