Are you an experienced Quality leader looking to drive strategic initiatives across a global organisation?
Do you have a track record of implementing and optimising Quality Management Systems?
Are you ready to lead compliance and efficiency improvements across multiple sites?
Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a global pharmaceutical organisation. Operating across multiple international locations, they are committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing and development services.
Our client is seeking a visionary leader to oversee and enhance the Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across all sites.
Your objectives:
As the Global Head of QMS, you will be measured against the following objectives:
* Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Corporate QMS across multiple sites.
* Drive compliance and mitigate regulatory risks by implementing effective quality assurance strategies.
* Foster best practices and standardisation across the global network to enhance efficiency and quality performance.
What you will do:
As the Global Head of QMS, your duties and responsibilities will include:
* Participate in the development of corporate strategy, providing expert guidance on quality management.
* Anticipate and mitigate regulatory and compliance risks across sites.
* Ensure successful execution of the Quality Roadmap and achievement of defined objectives.
* Drive compliance and operational efficiency improvements within the organisation.
* Capture and implement best practices to standardise process improvements across all sites.
* Develop and oversee annual quality assurance assessments and ensure successful implementation.
* Lead compliance risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans.
* Guide and support escalation management processes.
* Report on quality performance and compliance metrics across sites.
* Define and oversee the corporate QMS, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
* Provide expert advice to senior leadership and site teams on quality-related initiatives.
* Lead and mentor teams, building capabilities and fostering professional development.
* Represent the organisation in industry and professional forums to promote best practices and corporate reputation.
What you will bring:
These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the Global Head of QMS:
* 10–15 years of experience in quality management within the pharmaceutical industry.
* Strong ability to interpret strategy and policy to deliver medium- to long-term objectives.
* Proven leadership experience in a multi-site, global environment.
* Expertise in regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in managing complex quality challenges.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
Got what it takes?
To apply for the Head of Corporate QMS, click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the Executive Search Consultant – Rachel Sampson – on +44 (0)203 355 7050.
Please Note:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorised to give instructions or assignments.
If you have not heard from an Executive Search Consultant within ten working days from the date of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful on this occasion.
Fraser Dove International is a specialist executive search firm operating exclusively in the life science industry. Passionate about people, we take pride in helping exceptional life science organisations source the talent they need to design, manufacture and distribute life-changing drugs, treatments and devices which transform and save patient lives.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
* Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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