Quality Head – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the role

We are looking for a strategic Quality Head to lead both Quality Assurance and Quality Control at our pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the UAE. The role will be responsible for maintaining robust quality systems, ensuring inspection readiness, and guaranteeing compliance with cGMP, GDP and all relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage site‑wide QA and QC operations, including team performance, capability development and succession planning.
• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints, recalls, investigations).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, data integrity and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead regulatory authority interactions, inspections, audit responses and follow‑up actions.
• Oversee batch review, certification and product release activities; assume Qualified Person responsibilities where applicable.
• Manage validation, qualification, PQR, Site Master File and Validation Master Plan activities.
• Oversee supplier qualification, quality agreements, audits and quality‑risk management.
• Establish quality KPIs and drive improvements in batch‑release timelines, audit outcomes, CAPA effectiveness and deviation reduction.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs to maintain compliant, efficient operations.
• Support quality‑related CAPEX, budget and strategic improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
• Proven leadership experience managing QA and QC teams in a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, QMS, validation, audit management and regulatory inspections.
• Qualified Person experience is highly preferred.
• UAE/GCC pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• Quality Management System (QMS)
• Validation and qualification processes
• Audit management and regulatory inspection handling
• Qualified Person (QP) responsibilities