Global Quality Process Leader for CAPA & Compliance

Johnson & Johnson; Cork; On-site; EUR 153,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Head of Global Process Management in Ireland to lead end-to-end Quality processes, including CAPA, deviations, change control, QMS, and risk management across a global network. You will partner with Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, and Digital/IT to drive standardization and sustainable improvements.

The role requires 12+ years in regulated industries, 7+ years of people management, and deep GMP/GCP/GLP knowledge, with experience in electronic QMS and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, or another highly regulated industry, including significant experience leading global Quality processes or systems.
• At least 7 years of people management experience, including leadership of global teams.
• Deep knowledge of Good Practice requirements, including GMP, GCP, and GLP, as well as global regulatory expectations.
• Expertise in Quality Management Systems, including CAPA, deviations and non-compliance, change control, investigations, document management, and training.
• Strong understanding of Quality Risk Management and industry practices in end-to-end Quality process design.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management System platforms and digital workflow configuration.
• Knowledge of data integrity, global data standards, metadata management, and audit-trail requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate multi-year strategy into prioritized roadmaps, governance, milestones, and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, governance, digital enablement, and continuous improvement of global Quality processes (CAPA, deviations, non-compliance, change control, QMS).
• Translate enterprise strategy into clear standards and performance measures; use data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support audits and inspections and partner across Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, and Digital/IT to drive adoption and outcomes.
• Build alignment across regions and functions to balance enterprise consistency with local needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop global teams and foster an inclusive, high-performing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Quality systems

Global teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/engineering/pharmacy

Advanced degree (Masters/PhD/MBA/PharmD)

Tools

QMS software

Digital workflow tools

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Head of Global Process Management in Ireland to lead end-to-end Quality processes, including CAPA, deviations, change control, QMS, and risk management across a global network. You will partner with Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, and Digital/IT to drive standardization and sustainable improvements.

The role requires 12+ years in regulated industries, 7+ years of people management, and deep GMP/GCP/GLP knowledge, with experience in electronic QMS and data