Head of Quality Assurance.
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About the organisation.
Our client is a prominent player in the chemical and healthcare manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to excellence in highly regulated environments. With a strong global footprint, they focus on delivering high-quality solutions across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and infection prevention. The organization fosters a culture of rigorous compliance, continuous improvement, and technical innovation.
About the role.
We are seeking a seasoned Head of Quality Assurance to lead comprehensive quality operations at our Boisar facility. This role is pivotal in overseeing QA, QC, and microbiology functions, ensuring that all manufacturing processes adhere to stringent global GMP and international regulatory standards. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to drive quality excellence, manage regulatory inspections, and maintain robust Quality Management Systems.
What you will do.
- Provide strategic leadership for QA, QC, and Microbiology functions within a manufacturing environment.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of robust Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Manage end-to-end regulatory inspections and customer audits, including EU, USFDA, and CE/MDR requirements.
- Ensure strict adherence to CAPA, Change Control, OOS/OOT, and Quality Risk Management protocols.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary quality teams to foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee validation processes, data integrity initiatives, and analytical quality control systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve quality bottlenecks and ensure product safety.
What you bring.
- 15–20 years of professional experience in Quality within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or highly regulated manufacturing industries.
- Significant leadership experience managing QA, QC, and/or Microbiology functions.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Pharmacy (B.Sc/M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm).
- Deep expertise in global GMP, medical device quality requirements, and international regulatory expectations.
- Proven track record in managing regulatory audits and inspections, specifically USFDA and EU standards.
- Strong technical proficiency in QMS, CAPA, Change Control, and Quality Risk Management.
- Excellent analytical skills with a focus on data integrity and audit management.
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