Head of Quality | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Head of Quality – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Validation functions at our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Riyadh.

• Lead the QA, QC, and Validation teams.
• Ensure compliance with SFDA regulations and cGMP requirements.
• Develop and continuously improve the Quality Management System.
• Oversee regulatory inspections and internal and external audits.
• Manage deviations, investigations, CAPA, customer complaints, and OOS/OOT results.
• Oversee product release, rejection, and rework processes.
• Ensure quality documents, SOPs, and records are accurate and up to date.
• Oversee laboratory testing, stability programs, calibration, and validation activities.
• Review and approve validation protocols, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Monitor quality performance, risks, metrics, and trends.
• Lead employee training, development, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality and manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality.
• Previous experience in a senior quality leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SFDA regulations, cGMP, Quality Management Systems, validation, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.