Head of Quality | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Pharma Pharmaceutical Industries & Biological Products · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeHead of Quality – Pharmaceutical ManufacturingWe are seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Validation functions at our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Riyadh.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the QA, QC, and Validation teams.* Ensure compliance with SFDA regulations and cGMP requirements.* Develop and continuously improve the Quality Management System.* Oversee regulatory inspections and internal and external audits.* Manage deviations, investigations, CAPA, customer complaints, and OOS/OOT results.* Oversee product release, rejection, and rework processes.* Ensure quality documents, SOPs, and records are accurate and up to date.* Oversee laboratory testing, stability programs, calibration, and validation activities.* Review and approve validation protocols, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.* Monitor quality performance, risks, metrics, and trends.* Lead employee training, development, and performance management.* Drive continuous improvement across quality and manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.* Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality.* Previous experience in a senior quality leadership role.* Strong knowledge of SFDA regulations, cGMP, Quality Management Systems, validation, and risk management.* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.* Fluency in English.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.