Onsite Director, Global Quality Operations

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About the role

  • Director of Global Quality Operations at Datwyler overseeing quality activities in multi-site manufacturing environments. Lead QA/QC activities ensuring compliance and performance across locations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate Site Quality Managers across all locations.
  • Ensure consistent execution of QA/QC activities, GMP compliance, and product release.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for critical quality events.
  • Oversee deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints, and non-conformances.
  • Ensure timely, high-quality investigations and effective remediation.
  • Drive operational discipline and adherence to global quality standards.
  • Manage and escalate quality risks with financial, regulatory, or patient impact.
  • Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and crisis management.
  • Own operational quality KPIs (e.g., deviations, complaints, CAPA effectiveness).
  • Drive site performance reviews and corrective action follow-up.
  • Ensure consistent application of quality tools and methods at site level.
  • Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Technology teams.
  • Support customer communication and regulatory interactions related to operations.
  • Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on quality performance and risks.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences or related field; MBA is a plus.
  • 15+ years of experience in Quality leadership roles within regulated, multi-site manufacturing environments.
  • Proven expertise in global QMS ownership, governance, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (e.g. GMP, ISO, FDA, EU regulations) and audit/inspection readiness.
  • Demonstrated track record in quality transformation, harmonization, and process standardization.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills in a global matrix organization.

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation package that rewards your expertise and impact.
  • Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
  • The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies across exciting, fast-evolving industries.
  • A collaborative, high-performing team environment where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference.

Job title

Director, Global Quality Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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