Head Global Quality

As the Head of Global Quality at our company based in Navi Mumbai, India, you will play a crucial role in leading the development and execution of quality assurance strategies that align with our long-term goals. Partnering closely with the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and the Leadership Team, you will ensure the implementation of robust quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and a continuous improvement in operational performance. Your responsibilities will include establishing best-in-class quality goals, performing quality metrics trending, and implementing problem-solving and system improvements to meet target levels of quality. You will lead and manage the quality teams across all manufacturing facilities with a focus on continuous improvement. Additionally, you will be responsible for team building, training, mentoring, and managing a team of QA professionals in the adoption of new processes and tools. Collaboration with business units to develop quality targets for new and existing products, managing quality projects resulting from site consolidations and acquisitions, and working on simplification and harmonization of quality systems are also part of your role. You will oversee the effectiveness of the Quality System across all manufacturing sites, implement vendor/supplier development processes, and maintain compliance with the Global Quality Management System. Furthermore, you will drive recruitment activities, assure the ongoing professional development of direct reports and the quality organization, establish standards/metrics for exponential growth while adhering to quality standards and regulatory guidelines, and participate in functional meetings. Your responsibilities will also include leading QA teams in global sites, promoting customer-centric approaches, using CAPA systems for process improvement, preparing sites for regulatory agency inspections, and participating in due diligence, transition, and integration in acquisition projects. The essential qualifications, experience, and skills required for this role include an M.Pharm/B.Pharm/Master's in Science, 15+ years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance preferably in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, strong understanding of regulatory landscapes in semi-regulated markets and international quality standards, exceptional commercial acumen, and strategic business insight. Excellent consulting and communication skills, personal credibility, interpersonal skills, integrity, dependability, and the ability to work cross-culturally and cross-functionally are also essential for this role.,