Global Head of CMO Quality & Compliance

Biopharma Asia; Gentbrugge; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Total Rewards

Career development

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Head of CMO Quality to provide strategic leadership and global quality oversight for its external manufacturing network, spanning medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides and food supplements.

You will lead a high‑performing, international quality team, build partnerships with CMOs, drive product lifecycle quality activities, technology transfers, and launches while ensuring strict GMP compliance and regulatory readiness.

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.
• Support innovation, portfolio growth, and business transformation through expert quality leadership.

Skills

Quality leadership

Stakeholder management

GMP knowledge

Global teams

Continuous improvement

Education

Science degree

Job description

Perrigo is seeking a Head of CMO Quality to provide strategic leadership and global quality oversight for its external manufacturing network, spanning medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides and food supplements.

You will lead a high‑performing, international quality team, build partnerships with CMOs, drive product lifecycle quality activities, technology transfers, and launches while ensuring strict GMP compliance and regulatory readiness.