Pharma COE QMS Director
Core
Owns and executes central Quality Management System (QMS) processes and strategy for a global pharmaceutical network, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations and driving quality system standardization across sites and partners.
Role type
Director, Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Builds
Harmonized global QMS processes, quality manuals, SOPs, and governance frameworks for pharmaceutical manufacturing and development sites.
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry / Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Required skills
Pharmaceutical GMP expertise, QMS strategy development, CAPA and nonconformance management, regulatory inspection readiness, audit leadership, change control governance, risk management, data integrity, supplier quality management, quality metrics reporting
Preferred skills
Experience with electronic QMS platforms (Veeva Vault QMS, TrackWise), digitalization of quality systems, cross-functional influence, team development and coaching
Technologies
Veeva Vault QMS, TrackWise, eDMS, LIMS, Power BI, Qlik
Responsibilities
Define and implement central QMS strategy and roadmap; lead inspection readiness for health authorities; drive timely closure of deviations, CAPAs, and change controls; manage internal audit programs and supplier audits; build site quality staff capability through training and coaching.
Seniority
Director level, enterprise-facing strategic role
