Sr Dir - Enterprise Quality Governance, Manufacturing & Private Label

Alliance Healthcare; Woking; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Sr. Director, Enterprise Quality Governance to lead governance across international distribution, manufacturing, 3PL and private label operations. You will partner with Quality, Legal and Regulatory leaders to strengthen compliance and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, global oversight, and collaboration with senior stakeholders in a highly regulated, matrix organization. Travel ~20–30% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant pharma or life sciences experience.
• Experience in European and/or Asian pharmaceutical operations.
• Experience in highly regulated environments with quality compliance.
• Experience managing remote associates in a matrix organization preferred.
• Quality management and/or auditing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of Enterprise Quality Governance strategy across international operations.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of global quality and regulatory programs.
• Provide governance oversight to regions and units, ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Support regulatory intelligence across distribution, manufacturing, 3PL and private label operations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assist in process adaptations.
• Promote inspection readiness and support regulatory inspections and certifications.
• Develop and implement quality policies and governance frameworks.
• Monitor quality performance and report KPIs to leadership.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives related to quality and regulatory governance.
• Manage and develop direct reports, including hiring, performance management, training.
• Collaborate with external organizations and industry bodies on quality matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Collaboration

MS Office

English fluent

French advantageous

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our 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.

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

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

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