Head of Quality Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the Role

Pharma Pharmaceutical Industries & Biological Products is seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Validation functions. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is critical for ensuring compliance and continuous improvement within our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Role Overview

The Head of Quality will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality management, ensuring adherence to SFDA regulations and cGMP requirements. This leadership role involves developing and enhancing the Quality Management System and managing key quality processes across the manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Validation teams.
• Ensure full compliance with SFDA regulations and cGMP requirements.
• Develop and continuously improve the Quality Management System.
• Oversee regulatory inspections, internal audits, and external audits.
• Manage deviations, investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), customer complaints, and Out-of-Specification (OOS)/Out-of-Trend (OOT) results.
• Oversee product release, rejection, and rework processes.
• Ensure quality documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and records are accurate and up to date.
• Oversee laboratory testing, stability programs, calibration, and validation activities.
• Review and approve validation protocols, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Monitor quality performance, risks, metrics, and trends.
• Lead employee training, development, and performance management within the quality department.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in quality leadership roles within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Validation functions.
• Strong knowledge of SFDA regulations and cGMP requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and implement Quality Management Systems.

Work Location

This position is based at our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this leadership opportunity. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.