Global SVP, Quality Systems & Compliance Leadership

Medline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 309,000 - 464,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline seeks an executive to lead the global Quality Management System and post-market surveillance, ensuring compliance and data-enabled quality operations. You will set strategy, governance, performance expectations, and partner across Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, R&D, and supply chain.

The role requires 15+ years in QA/regulatory fields with 10+ years in leadership, including multi-site/global scope, and up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; professional quality or regulatory certification preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in QA, regulatory affairs, or related field in regulated industries.
• At least 10 years in leadership roles, including multi-site/global organizations.
• Executive-level experience (VP level) with enterprise outcomes and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership over the global QMS and governance.
• Oversee post-market surveillance, complaint handling, and risk management.
• Lead quality technology strategy and enterprise systems implementation.
• Develop leaders and promote a proactive quality culture.
• Travel up to 50% (domestic and international).

Skills

Strategic leadership

QMS governance

Regulatory collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering/Quality Management/Regulatory Affairs

Tools

Enterprise quality systems

Quality data analytics

AI & automation

Job description

Medline seeks an executive to lead the global Quality Management System and post-market surveillance, ensuring compliance and data-enabled quality operations. You will set strategy, governance, performance expectations, and partner across Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, R&D, and supply chain.

The role requires 15+ years in QA/regulatory fields with 10+ years in leadership, including multi-site/global scope, and up to 50% travel.