Head of Integrated Logistics Global Quality

About the role

As Head of Integrated Logistics Global Quality you will lead a worldwide quality organisation that supports primarily pharmaceutical customers. You will shape the global quality strategy, ensure compliance with GxP/GDP standards and drive the digitalisation of quality services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team of ~25 quality professionals, aligning capabilities with customer, regulatory and market needs.
• Establish, implement and continuously improve a global Quality Management System (QMS), including eQMS and other digital quality initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with GxP, GDP, ISO and customer‑specific standards, acting as escalation point for critical quality issues.
• Drive global audit governance, covering internal, customer and authority audits, as well as CAPA and non‑conformance management.
• Define and deploy global quality service standards and best practices, supporting the commercialisation of quality as an integrated service offering.
• Act as senior quality partner to customers and internal leadership, managing escalations, change management and continuous improvement.
• Set global quality objectives and KPIs, monitor performance and provide transparent reporting.

Required profile

• Higher education in logistics, engineering, transport technology or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality management and leadership, preferably in pharmaceutical, food or regulated distribution.
• Proven expertise in GxP/GDP environments and strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Certified Quality Manager and Auditor (e.g., TÜV, Bureau Veritas, Dekra) – mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global teams, drive change and operate at senior stakeholder level.
• Strong business mindset with the ability to position quality as a service and value driver.
• Analytical, resilient and comfortable operating under pressure in complex international environments.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

• GxP/GDP compliance
• ISO 9001 standards
• eQMS implementation
• Audit frameworks
• CAPA and non‑conformance management