Head of Central Quality Systems

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans - so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

**Your role**:
As the Head of Central Quality Systems, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of global quality systems within our organization. Your leadership will ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement of regulated GxP processes. You will establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key business leaders to align quality systems with overarching business objectives. Driving process standardization and regulatory compliance will be at the forefront of your responsibilities. You will lead a dedicated team of quality experts, guiding them in the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies for global regulated processes. Your data-driven decision-making will facilitate the identification of opportunities for quality enhancements. Additionally, you will oversee complex RDQRM projects and manage a comprehensive communication strategy. By ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our global quality systems, you will reinforce operational excellence and foster a robust culture of compliance. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization’s quality landscape.

**Who you are**:

- You hold an advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy) or possess equivalent professional experience.
- You have over 10 years of experience as a strategic leader in the international Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical sector, focusing on quality management systems and processes.
- You possess in-depth knowledge of GxP areas, particularly GCP, GVP, and GLP, along with a comprehensive understanding of global regulatory requirements like ICH.
- You have demonstrated success in managing complex projects and leading change management initiatives in a global, multicultural environment.
- You are fluent in English and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- You have proven people leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- You are experienced in regulatory inspections and audits, and you understand the nuances of pharmaceutical drug development.
- You are equipped with continuous improvement knowledge and familiarity with tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Business Process Management.

**What we offer**:We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress