Global Quality Systems Director

Inflow Partnership; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inflow Partnership is seeking a Global Quality Systems Director to be based in Lisbon, Portugal. This role involves shaping the global quality strategy, driving transformation, and enhancing operational maturity across the network.

You will lead the development of compliant quality processes, oversee quality systems and digital initiatives, and ensure inspection readiness while partnering with key stakeholders to promote a culture of quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Quality Management System (QMS) strategy.
• Drive quality systems and digital transformation initiatives.
• Define and standardise global quality policies.
• Oversee inspection readiness and internal audit programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen quality culture.

Job description

Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical company and they are looking for a Global Quality Systems Director.

The role will be based in Lisbon, Portugal and will be focused on shaping the global quality strategy and driving transformation, scalability, and operational maturity across the network over the coming years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Quality Management System (QMS) strategy, ensuring scalable, compliant, and inspection-ready quality processes across multiple sites.
• Drive quality systems and digital transformation initiatives, including eQMS governance, quality analytics, data integrity, and performance reporting.
• Define and standardise global quality policies, governance frameworks, and compliance practices to ensure consistency across the organisation.
• Oversee inspection readiness, internal audit programs, and regulatory compliance activities, acting as a key leader during customer and health authority inspections.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to strengthen quality culture, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the global network.