Head of Operations & Supply Chain, AMEA

Qataryello; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qataryello seeks a seasoned Regional Ops and Supply Chain Lead to oversee AMEA operations, including manufacturing oversight, logistics, distribution and customer service, with an emphasis on scalability and sustainable growth.

You will define regional strategy, drive end-to-end efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance (cGMP, ISO, QSR), build leadership across geographies, and partner with global teams on cross-functional initiatives and potential M&A support.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in operations and supply chain within medical devices or a closely related regulated industry.
• Experience operating in complex, matrixed, multi-country environments.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, supply chain optimisation, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, drive operational excellence, and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute regional operations and supply chain strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Lead end-to-end operational activities to drive efficiency, cost optimisation, quality, and service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (e.g. cGMP, ISO, QSR) and manage operational risk.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing regional team across multiple geographies.
• Act as a strategic partner to global leadership, ensuring alignment and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, expansion, and strategic initiatives, including M&A support.

Skills

Operations leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

We seek an accomplished operations leader to oversee Operations & Supply Chain across Asia and Middle East & Africa (AMEA). This senior role is critical to driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance supporting global business objectives. The position holds end-to-end accountability across supply chain, logistics, manufacturing oversight, distribution, and customer service, with strong focus on scalability and sustainable growth.

• Define and execute the regional operations and supply chain strategy aligned with global objectives
• Lead end-to-end operational activities to drive efficiency, cost optimisation, quality, and service excellence
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards (e.g. cGMP, ISO, QSR) and manage operational risk
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing regional team across multiple geographies
• Act as a strategic partner to global leadership, ensuring alignment and effective cross-functional collaboration
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, expansion, and strategic initiatives, including M&A support

A successful Regional Ops and Supply Chain Lead should have:

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in operations and supply chain within medical devices or a closely related regulated industry
• Proven track record operating in complex, matrixed, multi-country environments
• Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, supply chain optimisation, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, drive operational excellence, and manage change
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and hands-on execution