Global Head of CMO Quality & Compliance

Perrigouk; Gentbrugge; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Family benefits

Career development

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Head of CMO Quality to provide strategic leadership and quality oversight for its external manufacturing network. You will guide a diverse portfolio including medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, and dietary supplements, ensuring compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

You will lead an international team, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive initiatives like technology transfers, product launches,

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering.
• Extensive Quality leadership experience in a regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or consumer health environment.
• Proven experience managing CMOs and global manufacturing networks.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, audits, inspections, and compliance.
• Experience leading international teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Perrigo’s global CMO Quality strategy and oversight model.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing international quality team.
• Build strong partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organisations and ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Oversee quality activities across the product lifecycle, including technology transfers, product launches, manufacturing, testing, packaging, release, and distribution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen quality performance across the external manufacturing network.
• Lead quality governance, risk management, audits, inspections, and remediation activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to ensure reliable product supply without compromising quality.
• Stay ahead of evolving global regulations and ensure compliance across a diverse portfolio including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, and food supplements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Perrigo is seeking a Head of CMO Quality to provide strategic leadership and quality oversight for its external manufacturing network. You will guide a diverse portfolio including medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, and dietary supplements, ensuring compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

You will lead an international team, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive initiatives like technology transfers, product launches,