Global Quality Distribution Manager

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

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Summary

The Global Manager, Distribution & Sterilization Quality is responsible for providing end‑to‑end quality oversight of global distribution centers, third‑party logistics providers (3PLs), and post‑sterilization laboratory testing activities. This role ensures that finished medical devices are stored, handled, tested, and distributed in full compliance with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements, while supporting uninterrupted product supply to patients and customers.

The role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sterilization, and Regulatory Affairs to manage risk, ensure audit readiness, and continuously improve distribution and post‑sterilization quality processes across the global network.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leadership and governance for global distribution centers and third‑party logistics providers, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) 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.
• Ensure testing strategies, sampling plans, and release activities align with validated processes, regulatory expectations, and product risk.
• 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.
• Ensure distribution and post‑sterilization processes comply with applicable global regulations and standards, including 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and regional, local GDP requirements.
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits related to distribution, logistics, and post‑sterilization activities.
• Drive inspection readiness across distribution sites and logistics partners.
• Define and monitor KPIs for distribution and post‑sterilization quality performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce deviations, improve cycle times, and strengthen risk‑based decision making.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and proactive risk management across internal teams and external partners.

  People & Stakeholder Leadership

  • Lead and develop global distribution quality team members, where applicable.
  • Serve as the primary quality interface with Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Sterilization, and Regulatory Affairs.
  • Provide clear escalation, decision‑making, and communication during quality events impacting supply continuity.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
• Maintain and analyze data using tools like Excel, SAP, or HRIS systems.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with company and legal standards.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lead or support special projects aligned with departmental objectives.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying process improvements or automation opportunities.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve inquiries and issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Adhere to company policies, including those related to ADA, data privacy, and ethics.
• Maintain secure handling of sensitive information.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Oversight of compliance, risk, and organizational culture.

Education & Work Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12‑15 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 12+ years Significant experience in Quality Assurance within a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment.
• Demonstrated experience with distribution quality, GDP, logistics, and third‑party oversight.
• Working knowledge of sterilization processes and post‑sterilization testing requirements.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, MDSAP).
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage quality risk in complex global networks.
• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People‑Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is €85,000 – €105,000 annually. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee‑owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee‑owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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