Quality Head – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Quality Head Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Role Purpose

We are seeking a strategic Quality Head to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. The role will ensure robust quality systems inspection readiness and compliance with GMP GDP and applicable local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site-wide QA and QC operations including team performance capability development and succession planning.
  
• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System including deviations CAPA change control complaints recalls and investigations.
  
• Ensure compliance with cGMP GDP data integrity and applicable regulatory requirements.
  
• Lead regulatory authority interactions inspections audit responses and follow-up actions.
  
• Oversee batch review certification and product release activities; QP responsibilities where applicable.
  
• Manage validation qualification PQR Site Master File and Validation Master Plan activities.
  
• Oversee supplier qualification quality agreements audits and quality-risk management.
  
• Establish quality KPIs and drive improvements in batch-release timelines audit outcomes CAPA effectiveness and deviation reduction.
  
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs to maintain compliant efficient operations.
  
• Support quality-related CAPEX budget and strategic improvement initiatives.
  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Pharmacy.
  
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
  
• Proven leadership experience managing QA and QC teams in a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
  
• Strong knowledge of GMP GDP QMS validation audit management and regulatory inspections.
  
• Qualified Person experience is highly preferred.
  
• UAE/GCC pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is preferred.
  
• Excellent leadership stakeholder-management and English communication skills.