Sr Dir - Enterprise Quality Governance, Manufacturing & Private Label

Cencora, Inc.; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Enterprise Quality Governance to provide strategic leadership across international pharmaceutical distribution, manufacturing, 3PL and private label operations.

You will partner with Quality, Legal, Regulatory and business leaders to strengthen quality standards and regulatory compliance globally. In this role you will monitor regulatory changes, support audits and inspections, and lead governance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in pharma or life sciences.
• Experience in European/Asian pharmaceutical operations.
• Experience in highly regulated environments with quality compliance responsibility.
• Willingness to travel internationally ~20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Enterprise Quality Governance across international pharma distribution, manufacturing, 3PL and private label ops.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory and business leaders to standardize and harmonize global quality programs.
• Oversee governance frameworks ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and Cencora policies.
• Support regulatory intelligence activities across distribution, manufacturing, labeling/packaging, and trials.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and guide business units to adapt processes accordingly.
• Promote audit readiness and support inspections, audits and certifications.
• Develop and implement quality policies and governance frameworks across the organization.
• Monitor quality performance and report KPIs to senior leadership.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage the quality governance function.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Sr Dir - Enterprise Quality Governance, Manufacturing & Private LabelApply: WEMEA > Belgium > Brussels > Weiveldlaan - BRU: Barcelona, Spain: Brussels, Belgium: Woking, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: R2617542Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**The Sr. Director, Enterprise Quality Governance – International Distribution Services & Manufacturing / Private Label will act as a strategic quality advisor, providing leadership and governance across Cencora’s international pharmaceutical distribution, manufacturing, 3PL and private label operations. The role works closely with Quality, Legal, Regulatory and business leaders to strengthen quality standards, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across a complex global organization. **Responsibilities:*** Support the development and implementation of the Enterprise Quality Governance strategy across international pharmaceutical distribution, manufacturing, 3PL and private label operations.* Partner with Quality leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to drive the standardization, harmonization and continuous improvement of global quality and regulatory programs.* Provide quality governance oversight and guidance to assigned regions and business units, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards and Cencora policies.* Support regulatory intelligence activities across pharmaceutical distribution, 3PL, manufacturing, labeling/packaging, clinical trial supply and private label operations.* Monitor changes in relevant regulatory requirements and support business units in adapting their processes and procedures accordingly.* Promote continuous inspection and audit readiness, acting as an escalation point for quality-related matters and supporting regulatory inspections, audits and certifications.* Support the development and implementation of quality policies, procedures and governance frameworks across the organization.* Monitor quality performance and support reporting of relevant KPIs to senior and executive leadership.* Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects related to quality and regulatory governance.* Manage and develop direct reports, including hiring, performance management, training and professional development.* Collaborate with external organizations and industry bodies on relevant quality and regulatory matters..**Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.* Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, ideally within pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, 3PL and/or private label operations.* Experience within European and/or Asian pharmaceutical operations.* Strong experience working in highly regulated environments, with responsibility for quality compliance and operational excellence.* Experience managing remote associates within a complex, matrix organization is preferred.* Quality Management and/or Auditing certification is preferred. **Minimum Skills Required:** * Strong leadership and people management skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong analytical, logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.* Excellent organizational, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams.* Ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in an international environment.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.* Fluent English is required; knowledge of French is considered an advantage.* Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20–30% , depending on business needs.# ******What Cencora offers******Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.Full time