Senior Director, Global Commercial Quality

Hartmann Young Limited; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director, Commercial Quality, International Markets to lead the deployment of the Quality Management System across regional commercial units, ensuring GMP/GDP compliance and alignment with Teva standards. This senior role partners with regional leadership to safeguard patients and product quality worldwide.

You will drive quality governance, incident management, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives, mentoring quality professionals

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree (PhD, Doctorate, or Postgraduate qualification) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Healthcare, Business Administration, or a related field - preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Quality Manager, Qualified Person (QP), or equivalent quality leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical quality management, importation, distribution, and commercial quality operations - preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PIC/S, EU, and US GMP/GDP requirements.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical quality compliance and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with pharmaceutical importation, distribution, and market release activities.
• Extensive knowledge of GxP regulations, quality risk management, and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience working with validated quality systems and digital platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality management tools.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of Teva's Quality Management System across International Markets.
• Ensure local Commercial Quality units maintain SOPs and work instructions aligned with Teva standards and local regulations.
• Promote a strong quality culture and ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and corporate quality requirements.
• Chair Regional Commercial Quality Councils and drive quality governance across the region.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality excellence programs.
• Provide regional oversight for key QMS processes including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, recalls and field actions, training management, documentation management, and quality risk management.
• Monitor quality KPIs and compliance metrics, ensuring timely resolution of critical and overdue quality records.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of quality processes across markets.
• Coordinate regional responses to critical quality incidents.
• Partner with Global Quality and Quality Operations teams on investigations and remediation activities.
• Review and approve communications to Health Authorities where required.
• Act as a key decision-maker for Quality Alignment Meetings (QAMs) and regional escalation processes.
• Ensure continuous inspection readiness across Commercial Units.
• Analyze inspection and audit trends to identify compliance risks.
• Develop preventive actions and remediation plans to strengthen quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the Quality Business Partner to Regional Commercial Leadership.
• Align regional quality strategy with commercial objectives and business priorities.
• Provide quality guidance for regional initiatives, projects, and transformation programs.
• Build strong partnerships with General Managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide matrix leadership to Commercial Quality teams across the International Markets region.
• Develop, coach, and mentor quality professionals and future leaders.
• Establish regional quality objectives and performance metrics.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and quality-focused culture.
• Represent International Markets Commercial Quality in global initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Operations, Third-Party Quality organizations, and Global Quality functions.
• Share best practices and support the implementation of strategic quality initiatives worldwide.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP/GDP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

PhD or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management tools

Job description

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director, Commercial Quality, International Markets to lead the deployment of the Quality Management System across regional commercial units, ensuring GMP/GDP compliance and alignment with Teva standards. This senior role partners with regional leadership to safeguard patients and product quality worldwide.

You will drive quality governance, incident management, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives, mentoring quality professionals