Lead initiatives that drive operational excellence
enhance risk management practices
and optimize global quality system processes across a global quality organization. This role is instrumental in ensuring that quality operations are efficient
compliant
and aligned with strategic business goals. Job Description Operational Excellence • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across global quality to enhance efficiency
effectiveness
and compliance. • Identify and implement best practices
metrics
and tools to drive performance and accountability. • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to streamline and optimize end-to-end workflows
as well as enhance overall operational alignment. • Ensure effective change management strategies are applied to drive successful implementation and adoption of operational initiatives. Risk Management • Develop and maintain a proactive quality risk management framework aligned with ICH Q9 principles. • Conduct risk assessments for quality processes
systems
and operations
and support mitigation planning. • Monitor and report on key risk indicators and escalate critical risks to senior leadership. Global Quality System Processes • Oversee the design
implementation
and maintenance of global quality system processes (e.g.
deviation management
CAPA
change control
document management) guided by process excellence principles. • Ensure harmonization and standardization of quality processes across sites and regions. • Support quality system enhancements and digital transformation initiatives
ensuring they are informed by robust business process design and governance practices. Compliance & Governance • Ensure quality operations comply with global regulatory requirements (e.g.
FDA
EMA
PMDA) and internal standards. • Support internal audits and regulatory inspections
including readiness activities and remediation. • Analyze
monitor
and maintain KPIs and dashboards to identify trends
root causes
and opportunities for continuous improvement. Leadership & Collaboration • Serve as a technical leader within a matrixed organization. • Collaborate with Supply Chain
Regulatory Affairs
IT
and other functions to ensure integrated quality operations. • Align process improvement initiatives with strategic goals and support leadership in prioritizing efforts that deliver the greatest organizational impact. • Represent Quality Operations in global forums and strategic planning initiatives. Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
engineering
or related field; advanced degree preferred. • 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical quality operations
with exposure to both small molecule and biologics. • Strong knowledge of GxP regulations
quality systems
and risk management principles. • Proven experience in operational excellence and process improvement methodologies (e.g.
Lean
Six Sigma). • Excellent communication
leadership
and project management skills. • Ability to work in a global
matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities. Preferred • Experience with global quality systems platforms (e.g.
Veeva
TrackWise). • Familiarity with digital transformation and data analytics in quality operations. • Prior involvement in regulatory inspections and audit readiness.