Head of Pharmaceutical Quality & Compliance

Alliance Healthcare; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Quality Leader to drive pharmaceutical quality and regulatory compliance across the organization in the Netherlands. The role focuses on maintaining the QMS, supervising quality teams, and ensuring adherence to GDP/GMP and applicable laws. English fluency and strong leadership are essential.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, manage audits, and influence continuous improvement while ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy and active BIG registration.
• At least 3 years in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of GDP and GMP.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience with audits and inspections.
• Excellent leadership and people management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall responsibility for pharmaceutical quality and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GDP standards
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the QMS
• Monitor and enforce adherence to procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements across the organization
• Act as the primary contact for quality-related issues, including customer complaints and regulatory inquiries
• Approve validation, calibration, and deblistering protocols, as well as procedural deviations and changes
• Oversee and ensure proper handling of deviations, CAPAs, and recalls
• Authorize release of packaging processes, validated equipment, and repackaged medication
• Lead and support internal and external audits and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to quality teams and broader organization
• Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement mindset across all functions
• Evaluate product changes, risks, and impacts related to pharmaceutical properties and packaging
• Has authority to stop production and block products in case of quality risks .

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Process improvement

Audit experience

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

BIG registration / equivalent

Job description

Cencora is seeking a Quality Leader to drive pharmaceutical quality and regulatory compliance across the organization in the Netherlands. The role focuses on maintaining the QMS, supervising quality teams, and ensuring adherence to GDP/GMP and applicable laws. English fluency and strong leadership are essential.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, manage audits, and influence continuous improvement while ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance.