Director Quality Transformation & Site Excellence

Grünenthal Group; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Grünenthal Group is seeking a senior quality leader in the Manufacturing & Global Operations domain, based in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The role focuses on leading quality assessments, diagnostics, and remediation across manufacturing sites within GMP-regulated environments.

The successful candidate will drive regional quality transformation programs, oversee complex audits, and mentor site quality leaders to strengthen the organization’s quality culture and compliance posture.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering or related Life Sciences discipline.
• 15+ years of experience within pharmaceutical Quality functions.
• Significant leadership roles in GMP-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assessments and diagnostics at manufacturing sites.
• Provide hands-on support to sites with compliance, inspection, or quality system challenges.
• Serve as interim Quality leader or advisor during critical business situations or remediation programs.
• Ensure sustainable resolution of quality risks, deviations, and audit findings.
• Lead regional quality transformation programs and strategic improvement projects.
• Support post-merger integrations, site transfers, and quality culture transformations.
• Coach and develop site Quality leaders and teams.
• Strengthen quality culture and continuous improvement at site leadership level.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP compliance

Regulatory inspections

Cross-functional leadership

Site quality management

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you're a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you'll fit in well here. It's an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain - from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal's future.

What The Job Looks Like

Each day, you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Lead quality assessments and diagnostics at manufacturing sites.
• Provide hands-on support to sites facing compliance, inspection, performance, or quality system challenges.
• Serve as interim Quality leader or advisor during critical business situations, leadership transitions, or remediation programs.
• Ensure sustainable resolution of quality risks, deviations, audit findings, and systemic compliance gaps.
• Lead regional quality transformation programs and strategic improvement projects.
• Support post-merger integrations, site transfers, network harmonization initiatives, and quality culture transformations.
• Coach and develop site Quality leaders and quality teams.
• Strengthen quality culture and continuous improvement capabilities at site leadership level.

What You'll Bring To The Table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering or related Life Sciences discipline.
• 15+ years of experience within pharmaceutical Quality functions.
• Significant experience as: Site Head of Quality/ Head of QA/ Senior Quality Leader within GMP-regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting FDA, EMA and international regulatory inspections.
• Proven track record managing complex remediation programs and quality transformations.
• Experience leading cross-functional and multi-site initiatives within global pharmaceutical organizations.
• Experience participating in mergers, acquisitions, site integrations or large-scale organizational change programs is advantageous.