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singapore
permanent
full-time

specialism
life science
sub specialism
quality assurance
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91M0271735_8975801150745259371

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Our client is a recognized leader in the Consumer Healthcare and OTC space, boasting a portfolio of flagship brands that are household names. This is an organization that prides itself on agility, entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset. They are currently looking to further solidify their footprint by bringing on a commercial heavyweight to lead their distributor-led markets. ...

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Operating as the critical second-in-command for the quality function, this high-visibility leadership role bridges strategic governance and hands-on operational excellence. You will partner closely with senior leadership to steer the QA, QC, and Regulatory Affairs teams, safeguarding global compliance and driving continuous improvement across all manufacturing operations.

Quality Governance & Leadership: Support the Head of Quality & Regulatory Affairs in leading the full spectrum of QA/QC/RA functions, ensuring all operations strictly comply with applicable global regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
QMS Excellence: Take ownership of maintaining and continuously elevating the Site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring robust alignment with GMP, ISO, and ICH requirements.
Operational Integrity & Oversight: Drive efficient quality operations to ensure the timely and compliant release of raw materials and finished products. Review and approve critical QA/QC and GMP documentation, including validation/qualification protocols, deviations, and change controls.
Metric & Risk Management: Monitor and manage key quality metrics—including deviations, OOS/OOT (Out of Specification/Trend), product complaints, CAPA effectiveness, and supplier performance. Lead Quality Management Reviews and proactively escalate critical risks to Senior Management.
Technical & Regulatory Support: Act as a key technical advisor on complex quality issues, product lifecycle management, and regulatory affairs activities, including product registrations and ongoing compliance mandates.
Audits & Inspections: Lead or support site regulatory inspections, supplier qualifications, and internal audit programs, overseeing the timely and effective closure of all corrective actions (CAPA).
Quality Culture: Foster a progressive quality mindset and drive tight cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, and Regulatory teams.

about the manager/team
You will be reporting directly to a seasoned Head of Quality. As the Assistant Head, you will act as their trusted right-hand partner. You will be stepping in to manage, mentor, and build technical capabilities within an established, dedicated team of QA/QC professionals, fostering a progressive and collaborative quality culture across the wider organization.

skills and experience required

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum 12 to 15 years of solid quality management experience within the pharmaceutical, generics, or consumer healthcare (OTC) manufacturing sectors.
Strong, deep-dive knowledge of GMP standards, regulatory frameworks, and running formal validation programs.
Proven experience leading and defending successful site regulatory inspections (such as HSA or equivalent regional bodies).
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage team dynamics and operational quality escalations effectively.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Florence Pang via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-pang-14742515a/ or email at florence.pang(@)randstad.com.sg

(EA: 94C3609/ R25139901)

about the job

Quality Governance & Leadership: Support the Head of Quality & Regulatory Affairs in leading the full spectrum of QA/QC/RA functions, ensuring all operations strictly comply with applicable global regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
QMS Excellence: Take ownership of maintaining and continuously elevating the Site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring robust alignment with GMP, ISO, and ICH requirements.
Operational Integrity & Oversight: Drive efficient quality operations to ensure the timely and compliant release of raw materials and finished products. Review and approve critical QA/QC and GMP documentation, including validation/qualification protocols, deviations, and change controls.
Metric & Risk Management: Monitor and manage key quality metrics—including deviations, OOS/OOT (Out of Specification/Trend), product complaints, CAPA effectiveness, and supplier performance. Lead Quality Management Reviews and proactively escalate critical risks to Senior Management.
Technical & Regulatory Support: Act as a key technical advisor on complex quality issues, product lifecycle management, and regulatory affairs activities, including product registrations and ongoing compliance mandates.
Audits & Inspections: Lead or support site regulatory inspections, supplier qualifications, and internal audit programs, overseeing the timely and effective closure of all corrective actions (CAPA).
Quality Culture: Foster a progressive quality mindset and drive tight cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, and Regulatory teams.

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum 12 to 15 years of solid quality management experience within the pharmaceutical, generics, or consumer healthcare (OTC) manufacturing sectors.
Strong, deep-dive knowledge of GMP standards, regulatory frameworks, and running formal validation programs.
Proven experience leading and defending successful site regulatory inspections (such as HSA or equivalent regional bodies).
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage team dynamics and operational quality escalations effectively.

experience
15 years
skills
no additional skills required
qualifications
no additional qualifications required
education
Bachelor Degree

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