The Director, Quality & Regulatory Assurance leads quality, compliance and regulatory governance for DHL’s Life Sciences and Healthcare business across the UK and Ireland. Requirements typically include substantial senior experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare logistics or other regulated industries; strong knowledge of GDP, GMP, quality management systems, audits, risk management and relevant UK and EU regulations; and the ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders. The successful candidate is expected to set assurance strategy, maintain regulatory readiness, oversee corrective and preventive actions, support customer and authority audits, and promote a strong quality culture. Excellent communication, commercial awareness, analytical ability and willingness to travel across the region are important.
DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. It is part of DHL Group and provides express delivery, freight forwarding, supply chain management, contract logistics and specialist services. DHL’s Life Sciences and Healthcare division supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and healthcare customers with temperature-controlled transport, warehousing, clinical trial logistics, compliance services and secure distribution. The company places strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, technology, employee development and regulatory adherence, particularly where products are sensitive or critical to patient care. In the United Kingdom, DHL employs people across transport, warehousing, customer service, engineering, commercial, technology and corporate functions. Its scale offers opportunities to work with multinational customers, complex supply chains and cross-border regulatory requirements.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in logistics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, finance and professional services, making it well suited to quality and regulatory leaders. Work culture is generally professional, collaborative and structured, with clear attention to compliance, punctuality and work-life balance, although senior roles can be demanding. Lifestyle varies from busy cities such as London, Manchester and Birmingham to quieter coastal and rural areas. Public transport is extensive, and the National Health Service provides public healthcare, subject to eligibility. Non-UK nationals normally need a suitable visa, such as the Skilled Worker route, and should confirm whether the employer is an approved sponsor. Requirements include an eligible occupation, salary threshold and English-language evidence. Relocation costs, housing, council tax and regional differences in living expenses should be considered; London is substantially more expensive than many other UK locations.
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