Global Head of Quality

Our client is seeking a Global Head of Quality who will manage quality assurance across all operational sites, setting and upholding rigorous global standards. This role involves crafting a cohesive quality strategy, driving global initiatives, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Quality Strategy Development: Craft and execute a global quality strategy aligned with company goals.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and empower a global team of quality professionals to embed a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to international regulations and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP, FDA).
• Process Standardization: Streamline and standardize quality processes across global sites for consistent, efficient practices.
• Audit Management: Oversee internal and external audits globally, ensuring prompt issue resolution and ongoing compliance.
• Customer Collaboration: Partner with customer service and product development teams to address quality concerns and enhance satisfaction.
• Reporting: Regularly update senior management on global quality metrics, trends, and improvement efforts.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate quality risks across all international operations.
• Travel Flexibility: Travel to various sites for team engagement, project initiatives, and in-person implementation as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Extensive experience in quality management, with prior global leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ Certified Quality Manager) are highly valued.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of quality management systems, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively across geographic regions and cultural contexts, navigating complex quality operations globally

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