Head of Quality Systems & Compliance

Barcelona City, Catalonia Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Quality Systems & Compliance will oversee quality management systems and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in the life sciences industry. This role is based in Barcelona and focuses on maintaining high standards of quality and effective operations.
  • Opportunity to shape and lead the future Global Quality Management System.
  • High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.

About Our Client

Our client is an international healthcare organization that is investing in the evolution of its global Quality function. This newly created leadership opportunity will play a key role in shaping the future Quality governance model and driving harmonization across the business.

Job Description

Reporting to the Global Quality Director, the successful candidate will lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the organization's Global Quality Management System.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining and deploying global Quality Systems and Compliance strategies across the organization.
  • Establishing and maintaining quality governance frameworks, policies and standards.
  • Driving harmonization and standardization of quality processes across multiple sites and functions.
  • Leading inspection readiness programs and supporting regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Managing internal audit programs and compliance monitoring activities.
  • Monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring implementation of new requirements.
  • Driving digital quality and process improvement initiatives.
  • Supporting executive decision-making through quality metrics, risk management and performance reporting.
  • Building strong partnerships across Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other business functions.



The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related Life Sciences discipline.
  • Significant experience within Quality Systems, Compliance, Quality Governance or Corporate Quality environments.
  • Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, Quality Management Systems and inspection readiness.
  • Experience with internal audits, compliance programs, quality risk management and quality metrics.
  • Exposure to corporate, regional or global quality organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across complex matrix organizations.
  • Strong leadership, communication and change management capabilities.
  • Experience supporting quality transformation, harmonization or digital quality initiatives would be highly valued.



What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from
  • Performance-based variable compensation.
  • Permanent contract with opportunities to make a significant impact in the life sciences sector.
  • Located in Barcelona with access to a vibrant professional environment.



If you meet the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Maria Cerezo
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078587

Job summary

Function
Policy, Economics & Regulatory Affairs
Subsector
Policy, Economics & Regulatory Affairs Subsector
Industry
Life Sciences
Location
Barcelona City
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Maria Cerezo
Job reference
JN-082026-7078587

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