Global Distribution Quality Leader (GDP & Sterilization)

Hollister Incorporated; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollister Incorporated in the Netherlands is seeking a Global Manager, Distribution & Sterilization Quality to provide end-to-end quality oversight of global distribution centers, 3PLs, and post-sterilization testing, ensuring GDP compliance and regulatory alignment.

The role partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sterilization, and Regulatory Affairs to manage risk, audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement across the global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12–15 years of related experience.
• 12+ years significant experience in Quality Assurance within a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with distribution quality, GDP, logistics, and third‑party oversight.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, MDSAP).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leadership and governance for global distribution centers and 3PLs, ensuring GDP compliance and applicable medical device regulations.
• Establish, maintain, and harmonize distribution quality standards, procedures, and metrics across regions.
• Ensure effective quality agreements are in place and maintained with all 3PL partners.
• Oversee distribution‑related deviations, nonconformances, CAPAs, and change controls, ensuring timely investigation and effective risk mitigation.
• Oversee post‑sterilization laboratory testing activities, including coordination with internal and external laboratories.
• Review and trend post‑sterilization test results to identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Sterilization, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams on product release decisions and investigations.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and proactive risk management across internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Quality leadership

GDP compliance

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

HRIS systems

Job description

Hollister Incorporated in the Netherlands is seeking a Global Manager, Distribution & Sterilization Quality to provide end-to-end quality oversight of global distribution centers, 3PLs, and post-sterilization testing, ensuring GDP compliance and regulatory alignment.

The role partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sterilization, and Regulatory Affairs to manage risk, audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement across the global network.