Senior QA Leader – GMP Compliance & Product Release

Ace Pharmaceuticals BV; Zeewolde; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Pharmaceuticals, based in Zeewolde, The Netherlands, seeks a Head of Quality Assurance to safeguard product quality and enable business continuity through risk-based decisions, timely product release, and regulatory compliance.

This senior leader will oversee the Quality Management System, GMP/GDP/GxP compliance, and inspections while aligning quality with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmacy or a related scientific discipline (Pharma, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology).
• At least 15 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry and 10+ years in QA leadership.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language is a plus.
• Willingness to base in Zeewolde, The Netherlands, with regular presence in The Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm, credible, visible leadership in a regulated environment.
• Lead through influence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Drive ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Make balanced, risk-based decisions balancing quality and business priorities.
• Ensure timely, compliant product disposition and batch release.
• Lead inspections by Health Authorities and audits with full GMP/GDP/GxP compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching & development

Quality systems

GxP compliance

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy or related

Leadership & Quality Management education

Job description

Ace Pharmaceuticals, based in Zeewolde, The Netherlands, seeks a Head of Quality Assurance to safeguard product quality and enable business continuity through risk-based decisions, timely product release, and regulatory compliance.

This senior leader will oversee the Quality Management System, GMP/GDP/GxP compliance, and inspections while aligning quality with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.