Head of Quality Assurance

The Company is seeking a Head of Quality Assurance to provide strategic leadership and independent oversight of quality, compliance, and enterprise risk management across regional operations. The role will define and execute the quality strategy, maintain effective quality systems, and advise senior leadership on business and regulatory risks. Responsibilities include ensuring audit and inspection readiness, overseeing business continuity and major quality incidents, and leading remediation and transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will partner with commercial and operational leaders, support customer audits and due diligence, establish quality KPIs, and develop country teams while fostering a consistent quality culture. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Quality Management, or a related discipline; pharmacist registration is an advantage. At least 20 years of Quality Assurance experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare distribution, medical devices, or another regulated healthcare sector is required, including leadership of multi-country operations across Asia. Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements is essential. Applicants should also have experience managing audits and inspections, leading remediation and transformation initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and communicating quality matters in commercial terms. Professional fluency in English is required.