Director Quality Assurance APAC

Hologic, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Director Quality Assurance APAC to oversee the quality organization in the APAC region. The role involves leading a diverse team, ensuring high quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience building quality functions, a strong grasp of regulatory standards, and the ability to lead cross-border initiatives. Join this pioneering company and make a meaningful impact in healthcare while advancing your career.

Benefits

Impact millions of lives

Innovative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building new Quality functions in APAC regions.
• Expertise in quality management systems and harmonization projects.
• Experience with post market surveillance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Quality team across APAC.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Collaborate with various departments to drive quality objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Decision-making abilities

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Master’s (MBA, Quality Management, Engineering)

Job description

Are you passionate about elevating quality standards and making a real impact in healthcare? Do you thrive on leading diverse teams and driving strategic initiatives across international markets?

Based in Dubai or Singapore, the Director Quality Assurance APAC will be responsible for managing the APAC quality organization. You will ensure high quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will be responsible for assessing current systems and practices, identifying gaps and developing comprehensive solutions to harmonize and optimize quality processes across the APAC region.

What to expect:

• Lead & Inspire: Coach, develop and mentor our talented Quality team, fostering growth, high performance, and cross-border collaboration.
• Quality Champion: Advance knowledge of QSRs, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDSAP, and IVDR and all relevant regulations—making compliance second nature.
• Strategic Partner: Collaborate with Regulatory, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Legal, and Commercial teams to drive quality objectives and harmonize processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven initiatives to manage non-conformances, CAPAs, complaints, and post-market surveillance.
• Voice of the Customer: Embed a customer-centric mindset across the organization, ensuring customer needs are the foundation of every quality activity.
• Regulatory Interface: Act as primary contact for regulatory authorities, notified bodies, and auditors throughout APAC.
• Talent Developer: Assess organizational structure, address skill gaps, and coach team members to build a world-class quality function.
• Risk Manager: Proactively identify and mitigate quality risks, staying ahead of regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Training & Development: Provide annual training on audit readiness.

What we expect:

• Experience: A proven track record of building new Quality functions in multiple countries/regions in APAC. Experience working within large, complex organizations. Proven experience working with both IVD and medical devices and experience in bringing new products to market.
• Quality Management Systems: Expertise completing large and small scale harmonization projects.
• Post Market Surveillance: Experience creating robust PMS systems.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field required; Master’s (MBA, Quality Management, Engineering) highly preferred.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success managing large, diverse teams across multiple countries and cultures, Strong and driven leadership skills, including leading other people leaders.
• Skills: Analytical and strategic thinker. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Excellent communicator and influencer at all levels. Ability to drive accountability and empower others.
• Behaviours: Desire and capability to work cross-functionally with sales, service, and marketing teams, including direct interaction with customers as the face of Quality.
• Partnership: Maintain a working knowledge of Hologic's products, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Languages: Fluency in English required; additional languages a plus.
• Travel: Willingness to travel across the APAC region as needed ~15-20%.

Why Join Hologic?

• Make a Difference: Impact millions of lives by ensuring the highest standards in women’s health and diagnostics.
• Grow Your Career: Thrive in a global, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Drive Change: Be part of a company that values your ideas, expertise, and leadership.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now to lead quality excellence at Hologic!