Global Head of CMO Quality & Compliance

Perrigo Company; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Head of CMO Quality to provide strategic leadership for Perrigo’s external manufacturing network. You will drive quality oversight across a diverse portfolio including medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, and food supplements, while guiding internal and external stakeholders to uphold the highest quality standards.

You will lead a team of quality professionals, foster collaboration and accountability, and support business initiatives like technology

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering.
• Extensive Quality leadership experience in regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or consumer health.
• 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 partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organisations and ensure quality standards.
• Oversee quality activities across product lifecycle including transfers, launches, manufacturing, testing, packaging, release, and distribution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen quality performance across external manufacturing.
• Lead quality governance, risk management, audits, inspections, and remediation.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to ensure reliable product supply.
• Support innovation, portfolio growth, and business transformation with expert quality leadership.
• Stay ahead of evolving global regulations across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, and supplements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Audits

Inspections

Compliance

Education

Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering

Job description

Perrigo is seeking a Head of CMO Quality to provide strategic leadership for Perrigo’s external manufacturing network. You will drive quality oversight across a diverse portfolio including medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, and food supplements, while guiding internal and external stakeholders to uphold the highest quality standards.

You will lead a team of quality professionals, foster collaboration and accountability, and support business initiatives like technology