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Head of Quality - Pharmaceutical

International Permanent USD6,000 - USD8,000 per month (USD72,000 - USD96,000 per year) View Job Description
This role leads the entire Quality Control function at a major pharmaceutical manufacturing site, ensuring analytical excellence, regulatory compliance, and timely product release. The position requires strategic leadership to manage QC laboratories, support global quality initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across operations.
  • Join a leading EU-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturer
  • Take on a highly influential leadership role overseeing end-to-end Quality Contr

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized pharmaceutical organization with a long-standing presence in Vietnam and advanced EU-GMP certified manufacturing facilities.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage QC teams, including physio-chemical and microbiology laboratories.
  • Oversee analytical testing for raw materials, in-process samples, intermediates, finished products, validation batches, and stability studies.
  • Review and approve Certificates of Analysis and release decisions in line with established specifications and SOPs.
  • Coordinate analytical method transfers with global teams and ensure successful technology transfer activities.
  • Develop and implement QC SOPs, analytical procedures, and method validation programs following global GMP and pharmacopeia requirements.
  • Ensure full compliance with cGMP, EU regulatory guidelines, and national regulations.
  • Oversee calibration and validation of laboratory equipment and computerized systems.
  • Implement lean laboratory practices and maintain data integrity, accuracy, and robust documentation.
  • Manage deviations, OOX investigations, CAPA, change controls, and laboratory quality systems.
  • Lead preparations and presentations during global and local regulatory audits.
  • Train, mentor, and develop QC staff, promoting a strong quality culture.
  • Participate actively in supply chain and production review meetings (MRP2, CRP).
  • Drive QC performance management and report operational metrics to global QC stakeholders.
  • Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and external service contracts for testing, calibration, and maintenance.
  • Support regulatory and compliance activities as required by site leadership.



The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years' experience in QC/QA within pharmaceutical manufacturing, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
  • Background in USFDA/EU-approved facilities or multinational pharma organizations.
  • Extensive experience managing large QC teams and testing pharmaceutical raw materials and dosage forms, including solids and sterile injectables.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP/GLP, stability guidelines (ICH/WHO/EU), and advanced analytical and microbiological techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV, LCMS/ICPMS, sterility testing).
  • Familiarity with digital systems such as LIMS, SAP, and Electronic Quality Systems.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficient English skills; Vietnamese language ability is an advantage.
  • Willingness to relocate to Tuy Hòa.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead the QC function at one of Vietnam's top EU-GMP certified pharmaceutical sites.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, along with relocation support.
  • A collaborative, people-centric working culture focused on long-term development and continuous improvement.
  • Career growth within a fast-expanding organization serving EU, SEA, and emerging markets.



Contact
Rosie Cao
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6946121

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rosie Cao
Job Reference
JN-022026-6946121

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