Regional Head of Quality Assurance - Healthcare

DCH group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 490,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Auriga is a regional leader in healthcare market management and distribution across Asia. The Head of Quality Assurance will drive a robust quality framework, oversee enterprise risk management, and align regulatory compliance with growth strategies.

The role requires extensive QA leadership experience in regulated healthcare, strong GMP/ISO knowledge, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in English is essential for regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Quality Management or related; registered pharmacist a plus.
• Minimum 20 years of QA experience in regulated healthcare industries.
• Experience leading multi-country QA operations in Asia under a common governance framework.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proven success in inspections, audits and remediation programs.
• Ability to communicate quality and compliance matters to senior stakeholders; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Quality governance and enterprise assurance: Define and execute the quality strategy; advise leadership on risks and compliance.
• Regulatory compliance and business continuity: Ensure regulations and standards are met; maintain audit readiness.
• Operational resilience and risk management: Govern critical quality systems; establish KPIs and drive risk reduction.
• Customer confidence and business enablement: Integrate quality into business initiatives; support audits and due diligence.
• QA capability and leadership: Lead country QA teams and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Quality governance

Regulatory compliance

Enterprise risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences or related

Job description

DCH Auriga is a regional leader in healthcare market management and distribution across Asia. The Head of Quality Assurance will drive a robust quality framework, oversee enterprise risk management, and align regulatory compliance with growth strategies.

The role requires extensive QA leadership experience in regulated healthcare, strong GMP/ISO knowledge, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in English is essential for regional collaboration.