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Head of Compliance and Quality Governance(m/w/x)

Kaiseraugst
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
AI/ML
Data Science

Establishing governance frameworks and acting as senior escalation authority for technology compliance at a global pharmaceutical company. 10+ years senior leadership in regulated industries with deep GxP, CSV, GDPR, and ISO expertise essential. High autonomy in defining global compliance strategy.

Requirements

  • 15+ years IT domain experience
  • 10+ years global multidisciplinary team management
  • 10+ years Technology, Compliance, Quality, or Risk in regulated industries (biotech, pharma, medical devices) at senior leadership/executive level
  • Deep expertise Quality Management Systems, GxP, CSV, GDPR, regional health data regulations, ISO standards (e.g., ISO 27001)
  • Proven leadership IT Service Management (ITSM) and governance processes (incident, problem, change, release, configuration, continuity)
  • Extensive experience governing modern technology landscapes (cloud, digital platforms, data, AI/Automation, DevOps) in regulated environments
  • Familiarity with data science and AI/ML concepts in compliance space (major plus)
  • Excellence in managing/interpreting risks, deviations, CAPAs
  • Transforming insights into sustainable improvements
  • Balancing operational excellence, regulatory compliance, business value
  • Adept at translating business goals into roadmaps
  • Leadership through influence and partnership
  • Aligning diverse global stakeholders

Tasks

  • Define functional vision, strategy, and roadmap
  • Transform business needs into high-value capabilities
  • Act as a senior escalation and decision authority
  • Define and own the Technology Compliance & Quality Governance strategy
  • Establish clear governance frameworks
  • Establish clear decision models and accountabilities
  • Translate global biotech regulations into technology outcomes
  • Translate corporate policies into technology outcomes
  • Serve as a trusted partner for leadership
  • Represent Technology in executive forums
  • Represent Technology in audits and inspections
  • Represent Technology in regulatory interactions
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of defined functions (e.g., QMS)
  • Oversee the lifecycle of defined functions
  • Ensure Technology adherence to GxP and CSV
  • Ensure Technology adherence to data integrity and privacy
  • Ensure Technology adherence to global regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH, ISO)
  • Interpret regulations pragmatically and risk-based
  • Lead enterprise-wide technology risk assessments
  • Lead compliance maturity evaluations
  • Ensure timely, effective remediation of findings
  • Ensure timely, effective remediation of deviations
  • Ensure timely, effective remediation of CAPAs
  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing global team
  • Foster a culture of accountability and transparency
  • Guide senior leaders on risk-based decision-making
  • Define success metrics (KPIs/OKRs)
  • Leverage data analytics for informed decisions
  • Drive immediate operational improvements
  • Drive strategic optimizations to achieve business goals
  • Manage the immediate team's budget and resources
  • Develop detailed business cases
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses
  • Develop resource estimates
  • Support new functional initiatives
  • Support significant process changes

Work Experience

  • 15 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Quality Management Systems
  • GxP
  • CSV
  • GDPR
  • ISO 27001
  • ITSM
  • cloud
  • digital platforms
  • data
  • AI
  • Automation
  • DevOps
  • data science
  • ML
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