Head of Corporate Quality Systems

Orifarm; Odense; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Orifarm seeks an experienced Head of Corporate Quality Systems to own the global QMS and lead the One QMS transformation across Europe. You will partner with Quality Heads, sites, and corporate IT to ensure practical and consistent quality standards globally.

The role reports to the VP, Quality Management and leads Senior QMS Specialists in a hybrid Odense setting. You will shape the QMS strategy, drive cross-functional harmonisation, and champion continuous improvement with a focus on

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in pharmaceutical quality management or a highly regulated industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in pharmacy, life sciences, engineering, chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience with global Quality Management Systems and leading quality transformation in a matrix organisation.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define the global QMS strategy and roadmap and lead the One QMS transformation.
• Harmonise and simplify quality processes across functions, countries and sites.
• Build partnerships with Quality Heads and local leaders to implement standards.
• Govern and maintain the global QMS, including policies and the electronic QMS.
• Act as process owner for corporate quality processes and ensure compliance and inspection readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalisation, including AI usage to simplify processes.
• Own the global quality KPI framework and lead Management Review with senior management.
• Lead the global Quality Culture programme and promote a proactive, patient-focused mindset.

Skills

Quality management

LEAN mindset

Change leadership

Digitalisation

Regulatory audits

Stakeholder engagement

GxP knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Pharmacy or related

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Orifarm has launched Fit to Scale, our strategy to grow revenue from €2 billion to more than €3 billion by 2031. We are looking for an experienced quality leader to build a simple, harmonised and scalable Quality Management System that supports our continued growth across Europe

About the job

This is an important time to join Orifarm. Our growth ambitions require a strong and scalable quality foundation. One QMS - our common Quality Management System across Orifarm - is therefore a key strategic priority.

As Head of Corporate Quality Systems, you will own Orifarm’s global QMS and lead the One QMS transformation. Working closely with Quality Heads, operational sites, sales countries, Corporate IT and business leaders, you will ensure that common quality processes are practical, effective and consistently applied across the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Define the global QMS strategy and roadmap and lead the transition to One QMS
• Harmonise and simplify quality processes across functions, countries and operational sites
• Build strong partnerships with Quality Heads and local leaders to agree, implement and sustain common standards
• Govern and maintain the global QMS, including quality policies, procedures and the electronic Quality Management System
• Act as process owner for corporate quality processes and ensure continued compliance and inspection readiness
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalisation, including the appropriate use of AI to simplify quality processes
• Own the global quality KPI framework and lead the Management Review process, providing senior management with clear insight into quality performance, risks and improvement priorities
• Lead the global Quality Culture programme and promote a proactive, patient-focused quality mindset

You will report to the VP, Quality Management and lead a team of Senior QMS Specialists. The position is based in Odense, Denmark, with a hybrid working model requiring three days per week on site.

Who are you?

You bring at least ten years of experience in pharmaceutical quality management or another highly regulated industry, such as biotechnology, medical devices or healthcare. You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmacy, life sciences, engineering, chemistry or a related discipline.

You have extensive experience with global Quality Management Systems and a proven track record of leading quality transformation and harmonisation in a global matrix organisation. You understand relevant GxP requirements and have supported regulatory inspections and audits. Experience with electronic quality systems is essential.

You bring a strong LEAN and continuous-improvement mindset and can identify opportunities to make quality processes simpler, more effective and digitally enabled, including through the appropriate use of AI.

As a leader, you build trust, create commitment and work effectively across functions, countries and sites. You combine strategic and risk-based thinking with the ability to challenge constructively. You are comfortable engaging with senior leaders and regulatory inspectors and bring the integrity, resilience and drive required to lead a significant transformation.

You are fluent in written and spoken English. Additional languages are an advantage.

Who are we?

Corporate Quality Systems is part of Quality Management within Orifarm Operations. Our team of Senior QMS Specialists works cross-functionally with Quality teams across Orifarm, Corporate IT, Regulatory Affairs, Global Safety & business leaders. English is our corporate language.

The team provides the framework for how quality systems are governed across Orifarm. Through One QMS, you and the team will help make Orifarm fit to scale while supporting our purpose of improving access to affordable, high-quality medicines across Europe.

Why should you join Orifarm?

At Orifarm, we are 2,300 employees united by a shared purpose: improving access to affordable medicine for the people who need it. Founded in Odense, Denmark in 1994 by Birgitte & Hans Bøgh-Sørensen, we have built our business on challenging conventional thinking to make affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals more accessible across Europe. Rather than developing new medicines, we focus on finding smarter ways to bring existing treatments to patients, creating value for pharmacies, healthcare systems, and society.

We live by the mindset Challenge Accepted . It reflects our explorer spirit and can-do attitude, where challenges are perceived as opportunities. We encourage people to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take ownership. Across teams, functions, and markets, you will find a collaborative and supportive culture built on trust, respect, and a flat hierarchy where everyone has a voice and direct access to decision-makers.

When you join Orifarm, you will be empowered to make a real impact from day one. We offer autonomy and great opportunities for career advancement, enabling our employees to shape their professional development. We value flexibility and provide a hybrid work model with the possibility of working from home two days a week.

We invite you to join Orifarm, if you are curious, ambitious, and accept the challenge of bringing better deals of medicine to millions.

At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.