Chief Quality Officer Jobs

Chief Quality Officer

Location: Remote - US

We are representing s a pioneering biopharmaceutical company with a steadfast commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative solutions, we specialize in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of cutting-edge biopharmaceutical products. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Quality Officer to lead our quality assurance endeavors and uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety.

Position Overview:

The Chief Quality Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the quality strategy that underpins our biopharmaceutical operations. Collaborating across departments, this influential leadership position will establish and maintain rigorous quality systems, processes, and protocols in adherence with industry regulations and best practices. The successful candidate will foster a culture of unwavering quality excellence, ensuring our products positively impact patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular audits, assessments, and inspections to uncover areas for quality improvement and ensure adherence to cGMP and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs teams to integrate quality considerations into every facet of the product lifecycle.
• Define, track, and continuously enhance key quality metrics, performance indicators, and benchmarks throughout the organization.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive quality management strategy, aligning it with the company's overarching objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, evolving regulations, and emerging technologies, shaping the company's quality strategies accordingly.
• Provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, instilling a quality-driven ethos and cultivating a sense of accountability at all levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related interactions with regulatory agencies, clients, and partners.
• Oversee and develop a team of quality professionals, nurturing their growth and harnessing their expertise to propel the organization forward.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation, leading initiatives that bolster operational excellence.
• Design and implement robust quality control measures spanning from research and development to post-market surveillance.

Qualifications:

• Profound understanding of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and tools applicable to biopharmaceutical product development and manufacturing.
• In-depth familiarity with regulatory requirements, including cGMP, FDA, and other relevant standards.
• Demonstrated success in devising and implementing effective quality strategies in a biopharmaceutical context.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills, with an innate ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams.
• Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Engineer, or equivalent quality-related certifications are advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field; Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) preferred.
• 20 years of progressively responsible experience in quality management within the biopharmaceutical sector, including a minimum of 15 years in leadership capacities.