Senior Assistant Vice President

The Senior AVP - Compliance is responsible for leading strategic compliance initiatives within the Quality Department. This role ensures that all quality-related operations adhere to internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. The position involves oversight of quality assurance programs, regulatory audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Leadership:

• Develop and implement compliance frameworks aligned with ISO and other relevant standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer audits.

Quality Assurance Oversight:

• Design and execute Quality Assurance (QA) programs in line with compliance and risk management strategies.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs, non-conformities, and CAPA effectiveness.
• Review and update QA programs based on regulatory changes and internal policy updates.

Risk Management & Governance:

• Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Investigate quality incidents and ensure timely resolution and documentation.
• Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure governance alignment.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and mentor compliance and QA teams.
• Work cross-functionally with operation, quality and IT teams.
• Provide training and awareness programs on compliance and quality standards.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality and compliance functions.
• Support ESG and IT compliance efforts where applicable.
• Contribute to digital transformation of compliance monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree
• 10-15 years of experience in quality and compliance roles, preferably in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and regulatory frameworks.
• Certifications such as CAMS, CQA, or Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and data analytics tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.