Director, Commercial Quality - ANZ & APAC

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Sydney seeks a Director of Commercial Quality for the ANZ & APAC regions. This role involves providing strategic quality oversight, ensuring compliance with global standards, and leading a team of quality professionals. Candidates should have extensive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and proven leadership skills. This position offers a full-time employment type focused on quality assurance within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.
• Strong understanding of GMP/GDP/GVP.
• Proven leadership in managing teams across diverse geographies and functions.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic quality oversight across the ANZ & APAC commercial portfolio.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and Teva Global Quality Standards.
• Managing product quality complaints, deviations, recalls, and investigations.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Problem-solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Director, Commercial Quality - ANZ & APAC

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As a key business partner to the VP of APAC and the General Manager of ANZ, the CQA Lead collaborates across functions, thinks systemically, and resolves conflicts to ensure alignment between quality and commercial objectives. The incumbent drives results and generates solutions, while holding self and others accountable to foster a high-performing, quality-focused culture in support of Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy.

How you’ll spend your day

• Providing strategic quality oversight across the ANZ & APAC commercial portfolio.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and Teva Global Quality Standards (GQS).
• Leading, developing and mentoring a regional team of Quality professionals.
• Managing product quality complaints, deviations, recalls, and investigations.
• Acting as the primary quality contact for regional Health Authorities and licensing partners.
• Driving risk assessment and mitigation strategies across markets.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs.
• Leading quality integration efforts for new market entries, product launches, and portfolio transitions.
• Representing APAC on global quality forums and initiatives.
• Promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Your experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related science discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, with a strong understanding of GMP/GDP/GVP.
• Proven leadership in managing teams across diverse geographies and functions.
• Strong knowledge of local and international regulatory requirements (e.g., TGA, FDA, EMA, PIC/S).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed, global organisation.
• Experience with audits, inspections, CAPAs, and quality systems management.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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