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Head of Quality

Fraser Dove International
NH Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Quality Head

Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a global multinational manufacturing company for the pharmaceutical, biotech industry. Operating worldwide, they are committed to enabling a healthier world by supporting their healthcare customers on the path to commercialization.

Our client is seeking a supportive leader to ensure compliance with regulatory standards by developing and implementing robust quality systems as well as Evaluate existing processes, recommend enhancements, and drive long-term quality objectives.

Discover more about our Quality Head, opportunity; its objectives, duties / responsibilities and the skills, experience and competencies needed to succeed.

Your objectives :

As the Quality Head, you will be measured against the following objectives :

1) Quality Systems Enhancement : Strategically improve quality systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards. Your expertise will drive compliance and operational excellence.

2) Leadership and Staff Development : Lead and mentor our QA and QC teams. Foster a culture of innovation, competence, and professionalism. Active training plans will enhance staff capabilities.

3) Strategic Partnerships and Customer Satisfaction : As our Quality expert, you’ll engage with industry partners addressing product quality matters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

What you will do :

As the Quality Head, your duties and responsibilities will include :

  • Leads the Quality function as a key member of the Site Leadership team.
  • Oversees Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams, fostering professional development and guiding staff.
  • Spearheads Audits and Regulatory Inspections, providing strategic leadership and support across the site.
  • Acts as the primary Quality expert, offering informed guidance to Operations, Research & Technology (R&T), and other departments.
  • Manages specific customer accounts as the Key Account Quality Manager, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Optimizes quality systems by developing and enhancing compliance-related manufacturing and process controls.
  • Assesses and improves existing Quality systems, aligning them with long-term organizational goals.
  • Serves as the main point of contact for industry partners, addressing product quality issues and regulatory interactions.
  • Designs and implements targeted training programs to enhance Quality staff competence and professionalism.
  • Ensures Quality systems meet stakeholder needs, focusing on efficiency, quality, budget management, and profitability.
  • Assumes responsibility for the Quality budget while driving Operational Excellence initiatives.
  • Represents the company in site-specific quality and cGMP compliance matters.

What you will bring :

These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the Quality Head :

  • Possesses a Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of GMP manufacturing and Quality Management for FDA (CBER or CDER) or EMA-regulated products.
  • Exhibits proven experience in senior leadership positions within the industry.
  • Showcases intermediate to advanced proficiency in Quality Assurance and / or Quality Control for Cell and Gene Therapy.
  • Boasts a successful track record of developing, implementing, and managing Quality programs aligned with GMP standards, corporate policies, and FDA / EMA regulations.
  • Demonstrates expertise in aseptic processing techniques and methodologies.
  • Has effectively implemented Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies to enhance Quality programs and boost productivity.
  • What you will get :

    These are the perks and benefits that will complement your base salary :

  • Annual bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • 401k
  • Healthcare
  • Dental Cover
  • Got what it takes?

    To apply for the Quality Head, click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the Executive Search Consultant – 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.
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  • 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.

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