Quality Head – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

TalentOne; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne is seeking a Quality Head to lead QA and QC in a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the UAE. The role focuses on robust quality systems, inspection readiness and adherence to GMP, GDP and applicable regulations.

You will drive CAPA, deviations, change control and investigations while guiding QA/QC teams. Ideal candidates hold a Pharmacy degree with 10+ years of QA/QC leadership experience, including regulatory inspections and Qualified Person exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of QA and QC teams at a manufacturing site.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, QMS, validation and regulatory inspections.
• Qualified Person experience is highly preferred.
• UAE/GCC pharma manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide QA and QC operations, including team performance and development.
• Own and improve the Quality Management System, including deviations, CAPA, change control and recalls.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP and regulatory requirements and manage inspections.
• Oversee batch review, certification, release and QP responsibilities where applicable.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliant operations.
• Support quality-related CAPEX, budgeting and strategic improvements.

Skills

Leadership

QA Management

Regulatory Inspections

GMP

GDP

QMS

Data Integrity

English Communication

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Quality Head – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Purpose

We are seeking a strategic Quality Head to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. The role will ensure robust quality systems, inspection readiness and compliance with GMP, GDP and applicable local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site-wide QA and QC operations, including team performance, capability development and succession planning.
• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System, including deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints, recalls and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, data integrity and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead regulatory authority interactions, inspections, audit responses and follow-up actions.
• Oversee batch review, certification and product release activities; QP responsibilities where applicable.
• Manage validation, qualification, PQR, Site Master File and Validation Master Plan activities.
• Oversee supplier qualification, quality agreements, audits and quality-risk management.
• Establish quality KPIs and drive improvements in batch-release timelines, audit outcomes, CAPA effectiveness and deviation reduction.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs to maintain compliant, efficient operations.
• Support quality-related CAPEX, budget and strategic improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
• Proven leadership experience managing QA and QC teams in a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, QMS, validation, audit management and regulatory inspections.
• Qualified Person experience is highly preferred.
• UAE/GCC pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder-management and English communication skills.

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